Tyrus semiruber
Casey, 1897
ant-loving beetle
Tyrus semiruber is a small rove beetle in the Pselaphinae, commonly known as ant-loving beetles. The was described by Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1897. It is distributed across eastern and central North America, with records from Canada and the United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tyrus semiruber: /ˈtaɪrəs ˌsɛmɪˈruːbər/
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Distribution
Eastern and central North America: Canada (Manitoba, New Brunswick, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Quebec) and USA (Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Wisconsin).
Host Associations
- Formicidae - associated withPselaphinae are commonly known as ant-loving beetles; specific relationships for T. semiruber are not documented
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Taxonomic placement
Tyrus semiruber belongs to the tribe Tyrini within the Pselaphinae. Pselaphine beetles are characterized by their small size and compact body form, and many are associated with colonies.