Cremastocheilus beameri

One of about thirty-five species of myrmecophilous Cremastocheilus. The host ant is Camponotus ocreatus.

Distribution
Arizona

Habitat
Common host is Camponotus ocreatus.

Biology
Found emerging from the nest of Camponotus ocreatus in August. After emergence from the ant host nest, beetles mate at the entrance to kangaroo rat and other mammal burrows. Location for larval development is unknown.