Ctenisis raffrayi
Casey, 1893
Ctenisis raffrayi is a of rove beetle in the Pselaphinae, a group of small, often -associated beetles characterized by reduced and compact bodies. The species was described by Casey in 1893 and belongs to the tribe Ctenistini. It occurs in southwestern North America and Central America. Like other pselaphines, it is likely associated with leaf litter and soil , though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ctenisis raffrayi: //kˈtiː.nɪ.sɪs ˈræf.raɪ.aɪ//
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Distribution
Recorded from the southwestern United States (Arizona, California), Mexico, and Honduras.
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Taxonomic note
Ctenisis raffrayi is one of relatively few in the Ctenisis, a group of pselaphine rove beetles within the tribe Ctenistini. The genus is distinguished by characteristic antennal and pronotal structures, though species-level identification requires detailed examination.
Data limitations
This has no observations in iNaturalist and limited published biological information. Most ecological and behavioral attributes of Ctenisis raffrayi remain undocumented in accessible literature.