Hamotus electrae
O. Park, 1942
ant-loving beetle
Hamotus electrae is a of ant-loving beetle in the Staphylinidae, first described by O. Park in 1942. It belongs to the Pselaphinae, a group of small rove beetles frequently associated with colonies. The species is documented from Texas in the United States and Mexico. Like other members of the Hamotus, it is presumed to be myrmecophilous, living in association with ants, though specific details of this relationship remain unrecorded in published literature.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Members of the Hamotus are small Pselaphinae beetles with compact bodies and relatively short . Specific diagnostic features for H. electrae distinguishing it from are not documented in readily available sources. Identification to level likely requires examination of male genitalia and comparison with .
Distribution
Recorded from Texas, USA and Mexico. GBIF data indicate presence in Middle America and North America.
Host Associations
- Formicidae - myrmecophilyInferred from -level association; no specific records documented for this
Similar Taxa
- Other Hamotus species share myrmecophilous habits and general Pselaphinae ; require detailed morphological examination for separation
More Details
Taxonomic history
Described by Orlando Park in 1942. The Hamotus is placed in the tribe Hamotini within the Pselaphinae.