Reichenbachia facilis
(Casey, 1884)
Reichenbachia facilis is a small ant-loving beetle in the Staphylinidae, Pselaphinae. It was described by Casey in 1884 and is distributed across eastern and central North America. As a member of the tribe Brachyglutini, it is likely associated with colonies, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Reichenbachia facilis: //ˌraɪkənˈbækiə ˈfæsɪlɪs//
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Distribution
Recorded from Canada (Ontario) and the United States (Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia).
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Taxonomic notes
The Reichenbachia is classified within the tribe Brachyglutini, subtribe Brachyglutina. The epithet 'facilis' (Latin for 'easy' or 'ready') may refer to the ease of identification or collection, though the original description by Casey (1884) should be consulted for the author's intended meaning.
Research status
This is poorly represented in collections and research literature, with only two observations documented on iNaturalist as of the last data update. Most aspects of its remain unstudied.