Myrmicophila

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This is a myrmecophilous genus of Staphylinidae with three species. They are found with the ant host Myrmica.


List of Myrmicophila and their Host Ants
Genus and species Author and Year Ant Host Distribution Notes
Myrmicophila motuoensis Yin, 2021 Myrmica China
Myrmicophila tangliangi Yin and Li, 2011 Myrmica China
Myrmicophila yulong Zhang, Wen-Xuan & Zi-Wei Yin, 2022 ants China (Yunnan)

REFERENCES

  • Zhang, W.-X.& Z.-W.Y. (2022) Two new species of myrmecophilous Pselaphinae from China (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae). Revue Suisse de Zoologie, 129 (1).