Cremastocheilus
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Cremastocheilus knochii
Cremastocheilus knochii is a species of myrmecophilous scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae. As a member of the genus Cremastocheilus, commonly known as anteater scarabs, it is expected to exhibit the specialized adaptations characteristic of this group: obligate association with ant colonies, predatory feeding on ant brood, and morphological modifications for survival within hostile ant nests. The species is one of approximately 35 recognized Cremastocheilus species in North America north of Mexico.