Malthodes fuliginosus is a of soldier beetle in the Cantharidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1866. The Malthodes is characterized by small body size and reduced that leave much of the exposed. This species occurs in North America, though its specific remains poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic Status
The is listed as DOUBTFUL in GBIF, suggesting potential taxonomic uncertainty or need for revision.
Genus Characteristics
Members of Malthodes are among the smallest soldier beetles, typically measuring 2-5 mm in length. The is distinguished by abbreviated that expose most of the flexible , a trait shared with related genera in the tribe Malthodini.