Decarthron abnorme
(J.L.LeConte, 1849)
ant eating beetle
Decarthron abnorme is a rove beetle (Staphylinidae) described by J.L. LeConte in 1849. It is known for its association with ants, earning it the ' eating '. The has been recorded across much of Canada and the northern and eastern United States. Despite its broad distribution, it remains poorly documented in the literature, with only a single observation in iNaturalist suggesting it is rarely encountered or underreported.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Decarthron abnorme: /dɛˈkarθron æbˈnɔrme/
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Distribution
Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan. United States: Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Washington, Wisconsin.
Diet
Ants (Formicidae). The ' eating ' indicates on ants, though specific prey and hunting methods have not been documented.