Brachygluta terebrata
(Casey, 1893)
Brachygluta terebrata is a small rove beetle in the Pselaphinae, commonly referred to as ant-loving beetles. The was described by Casey in 1893 and occurs in northeastern and midwestern North America. It was previously confused with B. intricata, which is now treated as a junior synonym. Like other members of its , it is likely associated with colonies, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Brachygluta terebrata: /ˌbræ.kɪˈɡluː.tə ˌtɛr.ɪˈbrɑː.tə/
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Identification
Males can be identified using the key provided in the 2015 revision of Nearctic Brachygluta; the belongs to one of nine defined species-groups within the . The original description and lectotype designation for related species suggest subtle morphological distinctions in male genitalia and body punctation separate it from . No field identification characters are readily available in the provided sources.
Distribution
Eastern and central North America: Canada (Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan) and USA (Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Wisconsin, West Virginia).
Similar Taxa
- Brachygluta intricataPlaced as junior synonym of B. terebrata in the 2015 revision; previously described as separate by Casey in 1894.
More Details
Taxonomic history
Originally described as Bryaxis terebrata by Casey in 1893. The name Brachygluta intricata Casey, 1894 was synonymized with B. terebrata in the 2015 revision by Sabella, Bückle, and Chandler. The is part of a 29-species North American fauna revised in Zootaxa 3928.
Data limitations
Most ecological and biological information for this is not available in the provided abstract-level sources. The full 91-page monograph contains species accounts with and collecting data that were not accessible for this record.