Pycnoplectus spinifer

(Casey, 1884)

Pycnoplectus spinifer is a of ant-loving beetle in the Staphylinidae, described by Casey in 1884. It belongs to the Pselaphinae, a diverse group of small rove beetles commonly associated with colonies. The species is documented from multiple states across the southern and central United States.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pycnoplectus spinifer: /ˌpɪknoʊˈplɛk.təs ˈspaɪ.nɪ.fɛr/

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Habitat

-associated; specific microhabitat details not documented in available sources.

Distribution

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas.

Behavior

Termed an 'ant-loving beetle,' indicating association with colonies, though specific behavioral interactions remain undocumented.

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