Trimioplectus obsoletus
Brendel, 1890
Trimioplectus obsoletus is a of ant-loving beetle in the Staphylinidae, first described by Emil Brendel in 1890. It belongs to the Pselaphinae, a diverse group of small rove beetles commonly associated with ants and . The species occurs in North America, with records from Canada and the eastern and midwestern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Trimioplectus obsoletus: /tɹɪˌmaɪəˈplɛktəs ˌɒbsəˈliːtəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from Canada (New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec) and the United States (Iowa, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia).
Behavior
As a member of Pselaphinae, has been observed in association with colonies, though specific behavioral details for this are not documented.
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Taxonomic History
First described by Emil Brendel in 1890. The Trimioplectus belongs to the tribe Trichonychini within the ant-loving beetle Pselaphinae.
Collection Notes
No specific collection methodology has been documented for this . Members of Pselaphinae are typically collected by sifting leaf litter, soil, or by extracting from nest material.