Myrmecophilus ochraceus is a small insect belonging to the family Staphylinidae. It is commonly known as the ochre ant beetle due to its close association with ants. This species has a slender body, measuring around 3-4 mm in length, and is typically yellowish-brown in color. It is often found in ant nests, where it feeds on ant larvae and pupae, displaying a myrmecophilous behavior.