Megarafonus lentus
Schuster & Marsh, 1958
Megarafonus lentus is a of rove beetle in the Staphylinidae. It is found in North America, with records from Oregon, USA. The species is classified as an 'ant-loving beetle,' indicating a probable association with colonies.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Megarafonus lentus: /ˌmɛɡəˈræfənəs ˈlɛntəs/
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Distribution
North America; confirmed records from Oregon, USA.
Host Associations
- Formicidae - myrmecophile epithet 'ant-loving beetle' indicates association with colonies, though specific ant species are not documented.
More Details
Taxonomic note
The Megarafonus belongs to the Staphylinidae, one of the largest families of beetles. The specific epithet 'lentus' (Latin for 'slow' or 'sluggish') may refer to behavioral or locomotor characteristics, though this is speculative.