Conoplectus susae
Carlton, 1983
Conoplectus susae is a of ant-loving beetle in the Staphylinidae, first described by Carlton in 1983. It belongs to the Pselaphinae, a diverse group of small rove beetles often associated with colonies. The species is known from limited records in the south-central United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Conoplectus susae: /ˌkɒnəˈplɛktəs ˈsuːsaɪ/
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Distribution
Recorded from Arkansas and Oklahoma, USA. Distribution appears restricted to the south-central United States based on available specimen records.
Behavior
-loving (myrmecophilous), consistent with other members of Pselaphinae.
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Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'susae' honors Susan Carlton, wife of the author R.T. Carlton who described the in 1983.