Adranes dietzii
Schaeffer, 1906
Adranes dietzii is a minute rove beetle in the Pselaphinae, described by Schaeffer in 1906. The belongs to the tribe Clavigerini, a group known for myrmecophilous (-associated) habits. It has been recorded from California, USA. Like other members of its tribe, it likely exhibits specialized morphological adaptations for life with ants.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Recorded from California, USA. Distribution within the state is poorly documented.
Host Associations
- Ants - myrmecophilyMembers of Clavigerini are obligate myrmecophiles, though specific for A. dietzii are undocumented.
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Taxonomic history
Described by Charles Schaeffer in 1906. The epithet honors entomologist William G. Dietz.