Ctenisodes pulvereus

(LeConte, J. L., 1852)

ant-loving beetle

Ctenisodes pulvereus is a of in the Pselaphinae, commonly referred to as an -loving . It was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852 and is found in North America, with records from Arizona and California. Members of this subfamily are typically small, compact beetles associated with ant colonies.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ctenisodes pulvereus: //ktɛˈnɪsoʊdiːz pʌlˈvɛriəs//

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Distribution

North America; recorded from Arizona (AZ) and California (CA), United States.

Host Associations

  • Ants - associatedMembers of Pselaphinae are commonly known as -loving , though the specific relationship for this is not documented.

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Taxonomic note

The Ctenisodes belongs to the tribe Ctenistini within the -loving Pselaphinae. The specific epithet 'pulvereus' (Latin for 'dusty' or 'powdery') may refer to the appearance of the .

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