Ramecia crinita
(Brendel, 1865)
ant-loving beetle
Ramecia crinita is a of -loving in the . The species was described by Brendel in 1865 and occurs in eastern North America. Like other members of the Pselaphinae, it is associated with ant colonies.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ramecia crinita: //rəˈmiːʃə kraɪˈnaɪtə//
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Distribution
Eastern North America: Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Quebec) and United States (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia).
Host Associations
- Ants - associated withPselaphinae are commonly known as -loving ; specific ant for R. crinita are not documented
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Taxonomic notes
Ramecia crinita belongs to the Pselaphinae, a diverse group of small characterized by their association with colonies. The Ramecia is classified in the tribe Trichonychini within the supertribe Euplectitae.