Cylindrarctus
Schaufuss, 1887
ant-loving beetles
Species Guides
1Cylindrarctus is a of rove beetles in the Pselaphinae, commonly known as ant-loving beetles. The genus contains approximately 10 described , most of which were described by American entomologist Donald S. Chandler in 1988. Members of this genus are small, specialized beetles associated with colonies. The genus was established by Schaufuss in 1887.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
of Cylindrarctus have been recorded from North America, with described species ranging from the eastern United States (C. americanus, C. ludovicianus) to the southwestern region (C. onaga from Arizona, C. fluvialis).
Host Associations
- Formicidae - myrmecophilousMembers of Pselaphinae are commonly known as ant-loving beetles due to their association with colonies; specific relationships for Cylindrarctus have not been documented in detail.
Similar Taxa
- Other Tychini generaCylindrarctus can be distinguished from related in the tribe Tychini by its cylindrical body form, as indicated by the genus name, though specific diagnostic characters require examination of detailed morphological features such as antennal and palpal structure.
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Taxonomic history
The was revised by Chandler (1988), who described six of the ten known . C. seminole was added in 1999. The genus name derives from Latin 'cylindrus' (cylinder) and Greek 'arctos' (bear), referring to the body shape.