Pycnoplectus spinifer
(Casey, 1884)
Pycnoplectus spinifer is a of -loving in the , described by Casey in 1884. It belongs to the Pselaphinae, a diverse group of small commonly associated with ant 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 '-loving ,' indicating association with ant colonies, though specific behavioral interactions remain undocumented.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Aphytis Project Final Report | Entomology Research Museum
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- Ascalaphidae | Beetles In The Bush
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