Rybaxis mystica

Casey, 1893

Rybaxis mystica is a of ant-loving beetle in the Staphylinidae, first described by Casey in 1893. It is found in North America, with documented occurrences in Canada and the United States. As a member of the Pselaphinae, it is associated with colonies, a characteristic trait of this group.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Rybaxis mystica: //raɪˈbæksɪs ˈmɪstɪkə//

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Distribution

Rybaxis mystica occurs in North America. In Canada, it has been recorded from Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan. In the United States, it has been documented from Illinois, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin.

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Taxonomic placement

Rybaxis mystica belongs to the tribe Brachyglutini within the Pselaphinae. The Rybaxis is part of the diverse rove beetle Staphylinidae, one of the largest families of beetles.

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