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Ectatommiphila
There are two species in this myrmecophilous genus of Histeridae. Ectatommiphila is easily recognised by its large size (c. 4 mm, and flat dorsum (Fig. 14C, D). Its small trichomes open as transverse slits which are not raised above the level of the elytra.
| Genus and species | Author and Year | Ant Host | Distribution | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ectatommiphila glabra | Lea, 1910 | Rhytidoponera metallica | Australia: NSWS. | |
| Ectatommiphila opaca | (Lea, 1912) | Rhytidoponera metallica | Australia NSW, Vic. |
REFERENCES
- Lea, A. (1910). Australian and Tasmanian Coleoptera inhabiting or resorting to the nests of ants, bees and termites. Proceedings of the Royal Society of Victoria 23, 116–230.
- Lea, A. (1912). Australian and Tasmanian Coleoptera inhabiting or resorting to the nests of ants, bees and termites. Proceedings of the Royal Society of Victoria 25, 31–78.