Kraatz-1857
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Philotermes pilosus
Philotermes pilosus is a species of rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, first described by Kraatz in 1857. It is a member of the tribe Philotermitini, a group associated with termite colonies. The species is recorded from eastern and central North America, with distribution records from multiple states including Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, New York, Tennessee, and Ohio. As with other members of its tribe, it is presumed to be a termitophile, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.