Genuchinus ineptus

Genuchinus ineptus

One of eight species of Genuchinus. The known biology of this species is limited, larvae are known to develop in Dasylirion wheeleri, Sotol or desert spoon.

Distribution
Mexico, United States: Arizona and California

Habitat
Immatures develop during the monsoon season in the accumulated compost of dead Sotol. Adults disperse, mate and lay eggs in dead or dying Sotol plants. Adults are general predators. No trichome hairs, pronotal angles, glands or other morphology to indicate a relationship with ants. There is a lot of biodiversity inside decaying Sotol plants, providing a rich food source for predaceous adults.

Nomenclature

 * Genuchinus angustus Casey 1915 Syn.