Pselaptrichus similis

Schuster & Marsh, 1956

Pselaptrichus similis is a of ant-loving beetle (myrmecophile) in the rove beetle Staphylinidae. It was described by Schuster and Marsh in 1956. The species is found in North America, with distribution records from California, USA. Like other members of the Pselaphinae , it is associated with colonies.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pselaptrichus similis: /ˌsɛlæpˈtraɪkəs ˈsɪmɪlɪs/

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Distribution

North America; recorded from California, USA.

Host Associations

Ants - myrmecophilyAnt-loving beetle; specific unknown

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Taxonomic Status

The was originally described by Schuster & Marsh in 1956. GBIF lists the as accepted, while Catalogue of Life lists it as a synonym; this discrepancy may reflect ongoing taxonomic revision in the Pselaphinae.

Collection Records

Distribution records in GBIF indicate presence in California, USA, with broader North American distribution noted in source literature.