Myrmechixenus lathridioides
Crotch, 1873
Myrmechixenus lathridioides is a small in the , described by Crotch in 1873. The name derives from Greek roots meaning ' ,' indicating an association with ant colonies. It belongs to the Lagriinae, a group of with diverse ecological habits. The epithet references a superficial resemblance to beetles in the family (plaster beetles).
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Myrmechixenus lathridioides: /mɜːrmɛˈkɪksənəs læθˌrɪdɪˈɔɪdiːz/
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Host Associations
- Formicidae - name indicates -associated lifestyle, though specific records for this are not documented
Similar Taxa
- Lathridiidae epithet 'lathridioides' indicates morphological resemblance to this of
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Etymology
The name combines Greek 'myrmex' () and 'xenos' (/stranger), referring to the myrmecophilous habit. The epithet '-oides' (resembling) + 'Lathridius' refers to similarity in appearance to plaster .