Malthodes curvatus
LeConte, 1881
Malthodes curvatus is a of soldier beetle in the Cantharidae, Malthininae. It was described by LeConte in 1881. The Malthodes is part of the tribe Malthodini, a group of small, often soft-bodied beetles. Fossil relatives in this genus lineage extend back to the Late Cretaceous, indicating an ancient evolutionary history for this group.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Malthodes curvatus: /ˈmæl.θoʊdiz kɜrˈveɪ.təs/
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Distribution
North America
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Fossil relatives
The extinct Archaeomalthodes, described from 99-million-year-old Burmese amber, is considered an ancient relative of modern Malthodes. This fossil record pushes the documented origin of Malthininae to at least the Late Cretaceous.