Thesiastes debilis
(LeConte, J. L., 1878)
Thesiastes debilis is a of ant-loving beetle in the Staphylinidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1878. It belongs to the Pselaphinae, a diverse group of minute rove beetles that are frequently associated with colonies. The species is recorded from multiple states across the eastern and central United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Thesiastes debilis: //θɛˈziː.æstiːz ˈdɛbɪlɪs//
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Distribution
Eastern and central United States, with records from Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Ohio.
Ecological Role
Member of the myrmecophilous fauna; as a pselaphine rove beetle, it is likely associated with colonies, though specific ecological relationships remain undocumented.