Ant-loving-beetles
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Arthmius
Arthmius is a genus of small rove beetles in the family Staphylinidae, subfamily Pselaphinae, commonly referred to as ant-loving beetles. The genus contains nine described species distributed in North America. Members of this genus are associated with ant colonies, a characteristic trait of many Pselaphinae. The genus was established by John Lawrence LeConte in 1849.
Bibloplectus
ant-loving beetles
Bibloplectus is a genus of minute rove beetles (Staphylinidae: Pselaphinae) commonly known as ant-loving beetles. The genus contains at least 10 described species distributed in North America and Europe. Seven new species were recently described from the eastern United States based on specimens from museum collections. Members of this genus are typically associated with ants and are characterized by their small size and reduced morphology.
Ctenisis
Ctenisis is a genus of myrmecophilous rove beetles in the family Staphylinidae, subfamily Pselaphinae. The genus was established by Raffray in 1890 and contains at least two described species: C. raffrayi (Casey, 1894) and C. phylanderi (Chandler, 2003). Members of this genus are classified within the tribe Ctenistini and are known for their association with ant colonies.
Ctenisodes
Ctenisodes is a genus of ant-loving beetles in the family Staphylinidae, first described by Raffray in 1897. The genus belongs to the subfamily Pselaphinae, a diverse group of small rove beetles commonly associated with ant colonies. Approximately 14 species have been described. These beetles are part of the tribe Ctenistini within the supertribe Pselaphitae.
Euplectus
ant-loving beetles
Euplectus is a genus of minute rove beetles in the subfamily Pselaphinae, commonly referred to as ant-loving beetles. The genus contains approximately 13 described species. Members of this genus are characterized by their small size, compact body form, and close ecological associations with ants. They belong to the tribe Euplectini within the diverse family Staphylinidae.
Eutrichites
Eutrichites is a genus of ant-loving beetles (subfamily Pselaphinae) in the family Staphylinidae. The genus was established by LeConte in 1880 and contains at least two described species: Eutrichites arizonensis (described 1989) and Eutrichites zonatus (described 1865). Members of this genus are small rove beetles associated with ant colonies.
Goniaceritae
ant-loving beetles
Goniaceritae is a supertribe of minute ant-loving beetles within the subfamily Pselaphinae (Staphylinidae), established by Edmund Reitter in 1882. The group comprises approximately 16 genera and at least 30 described species, though this is likely an underestimate given ongoing taxonomic work. The type genus is Goniacerus Motschulsky, 1855. Members of this supertribe are myrmecophilous, meaning they are ecologically associated with ants, though the specific nature of these associations varies among genera and species.
Morius
Morius is a genus of ant-loving beetles in the rove beetle family Staphylinidae, established by Casey in 1893. The genus contains a single described species, Morius occidens. As members of the subfamily Pselaphinae, these beetles are morphologically specialized and ecologically associated with ants.
Pseudactium
Pseudactium is a genus of ant-loving beetles in the rove beetle family Staphylinidae. The genus was established by Casey in 1908 and contains approximately 12 described species. Members belong to the subfamily Pselaphinae, a diverse group of small beetles often associated with ants and termites.
Rhexius
ant-loving beetles
Rhexius is a genus of minute rove beetles in the subfamily Pselaphinae, commonly known as ant-loving beetles. The genus contains six described species distributed in North America. Members are myrmecophilous, living in association with ant colonies. The genus was established by LeConte in 1849.
Sebaga
Sebaga is a genus of ant-loving beetles in the family Staphylinidae, subfamily Pselaphinae, tribe Jubini. It was established by Raffray in 1891. The genus contains a single described species, Sebaga ocampi. These beetles are myrmecophilous, meaning they live in association with ants.