Euboarhexius
Grigarick & Schuster, 1966
Euboarhexius is a of small in the Pselaphinae, commonly known as -loving . The genus was established in 1966 by Grigarick and Schuster and contains at least four described . Members of this genus are myrmecophilous, living in association with ant colonies. The genus is classified within the tribe Trogastrini.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Euboarhexius: //ˌjuːboʊɑːrˈhɛksiəs//
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Distribution
of Euboarhexius have been documented in North America based on species descriptions and localities.
Host Associations
- Ants - -loving live within ant colonies; specific ant for Euboarhexius are not documented in available sources.
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Species diversity
Four are currently recognized: Euboarhexius dybasi (California), E. perscitus (widespread in eastern North America), E. sinus (California), and E. trogasteroides (eastern North America). The name combines the Greek prefix 'eu-' (well, true) with 'Boarhexius', a related genus.
Taxonomic history
Euboarhexius was erected by Grigarick and Schuster in 1966 to accommodate previously placed in related , particularly species with distinctive male genitalic .