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Papusus
This is a myrmecophilous genus of Staphylinidae with nine species. Most are assumed to be inquilines in the nests of ants. Their biology is relatively unknown and their relationships with ants is a mystery.
| Genus and species | Author and Year | Ant Host | Distribution | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papusus andrewsi | O'Keefe, 2003 | ants | Mexico | |
| Papusus esparanza | O'Keefe, 2003 | ants | Mexico | |
| Papusus guilianii | O'Keefe, 2003 | ants | Nevada | |
| Papusus loebli | O'Keefe, 2003 | ants | Mexico | |
| Papusus macer | Casey, 1897 | ants | ||
| Papusus naranjus | O'Keefe, 2003 | ants | Mexico | |
| Papusus panamint | O'Keefe, 2003 | ants | California | |
| Papusus piceus | O'Keefe, 2003 | ants | Utah | |
| Papusus werneri | O'Keefe, 2003 | ants | Mexico |
REFERENCES
- O'Keefe, S.T. 2003: Revision of the Nearctic genus Papusus Casey (Coleoptera, Scydmaenidae). Memoirs on entomology international, 17: 257–309.