Leptoplectus

Casey, 1908

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Leptoplectus is a of ant-loving beetles (myrmecophilous rove beetles) in the Staphylinidae, Pselaphinae. The genus was established by Casey in 1908 and contains four described distributed in Europe and North America. These beetles are specialized for life in colonies, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Leptoplectus: //ˌlɛptoʊˈplɛktəs//

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Distribution

Records exist from Norway, Sweden (NO; SE) based on GBIF data. -level distributions include: Leptoplectus pertenuis in North America (described from the United States), Leptoplectus spinolae in Europe, and Leptoplectus remyi and L. perraulti with European type localities.

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