Rhexius insculptus
LeConte, 1849
Rhexius insculptus is a of ant-loving beetle in the rove beetle Staphylinidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1849. It is a member of the Pselaphinae, a diverse group of small beetles characterized by their myrmecophilous (-associated) habits. The species is documented from multiple states across the eastern and central United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Rhexius insculptus: /ˈrɛksiəs ɪnˈskʌlptəs/
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Distribution
Eastern and central United States. Documented from Washington D.C., Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Virginia.