Malthodes fragilis
LeConte, 1851
soldier beetle
Malthodes fragilis is a small soldier beetle in the Cantharidae. It was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1851 and is known from North America, with specific records from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Ontario in Canada. Like other members of the Malthodes, it likely exhibits the characteristic soft-bodied form and short typical of the group.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Malthodes fragilis: //mælˈθoʊdiːz frəˈdʒɪlɪs//
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Ontario in Canada.