Ctenistini

Guides

  • Atinus

    ant-loving beetles

    Atinus is a genus of myrmecophilous (ant-loving) rove beetles in the family Staphylinidae, subfamily Pselaphinae. The genus was established by Horn in 1868 and contains at least two described species: Atinus brevicornis and Atinus monilicornis. These beetles are small, compact rove beetles associated with ant colonies.

  • 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 abruptus

    Ctenisodes abruptus is a species of rove beetle in the subfamily Pselaphinae, a group of small, often ant-associated beetles. The species was described by Casey in 1893. It belongs to the tribe Ctenistini, characterized by specialized morphological adaptations. Records indicate presence in Arizona, USA.