Tyrus
Aubé, 1833
Species Guides
3- Tyrus corticinus(Bark Ant-loving Rove Beetle)
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Tyrus is a of ant-loving beetles in the Staphylinidae, first described by Aubé in 1833. These small rove beetles are myrmecophiles, living in association with colonies. The genus is primarily recorded from northern Europe, with documented occurrences in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tyrus: /ˈtaɪ.rəs/
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Habitat
colonies; myrmecophilous lifestyle within ant nests.
Distribution
Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
Host Associations
- Ants - myrmecophileLives within colonies; specific ant not documented in available sources.
Behavior
Myrmecophilous; lives symbiotically within colonies.
Ecological Role
Myrmecophile; occupies specialized within colony .
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Taxonomic note
The name 'Tyrus' has multiple unrelated uses, including as the Latin name for the ancient Phoenician city of Tyre, and as a given name. In entomology, it refers exclusively to this of staphylinid beetles.