Ctenisodes
Raffray, 1897
Species Guides
4- Ctenisodes abruptus
- Ctenisodes ocularis
- Ctenisodes piceus(ant-loving beetle)
- Ctenisodes pulvereus(ant-loving beetle)
Ctenisodes is a of ant-loving beetles in the Staphylinidae, first described by Raffray in 1897. The genus belongs to the Pselaphinae, a diverse group of small rove beetles commonly associated with colonies. Approximately 14 have been described. These beetles are part of the tribe Ctenistini within the supertribe Pselaphitae.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Records indicate presence in the United States, specifically Vermont.
Host Associations
- Formicidae - myrmecophilyAnt-loving beetles; specific associations not documented for
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Taxonomic history
The was established by Raffray in 1897 and has remained in the tribe Ctenistini of Pselaphinae. The supertribe Pselaphitae contains multiple tribes of morphologically similar -associated beetles.
Research status
Knowledge of this is limited. iNaturalist records 23 observations, suggesting it is rarely encountered or underreported. Most -level information remains undocumented in readily accessible sources.