Nisaxis caudata
Schaeffer, 1905
ant-loving beetle
Nisaxis caudata is a of -loving ( ) first described by Schaeffer in 1905. It belongs to the Pselaphinae, a diverse group of small often associated with ant colonies. The species has been recorded from North America (Oklahoma and Texas) and Mexico, with additional Central distribution. Very little detailed biological information is available for this specific species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nisaxis caudata: /nɪˈsæksɪs kɔˈdeɪtə/
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Distribution
Recorded from the United States (Oklahoma, Texas), Mexico, and Central America. Distribution records indicate presence in Middle America.
Host Associations
- ants - associated with in Pselaphinae are commonly known as -loving ; specific relationships for N. caudata are not documented
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Taxonomic Note
Nisaxis caudata is classified in the tribe Brachyglutini within the highly diverse Pselaphinae. Members of this subfamily are morphologically specialized and frequently exhibit myrmecophilous (-associated) habits, though the degree and nature of such associations vary considerably among .
Data Limitations
This is represented by extremely few observations in databases (iNaturalist records: 1). The scarcity of records reflects either genuine rarity, cryptic habits, or under-sampling rather than absence.