Malthodes oregonus
Fender, 1943
Malthodes oregonus is a of soldier beetle in the Cantharidae, Malthininae. The species was described by Fender in 1943 and is native to North America, with confirmed records from British Columbia, Canada. Like other members of the Malthodes, it belongs to a lineage with a fossil record extending to the Late Cretaceous.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Malthodes oregonus: /ˈmælθoʊdiːz ɔːˈreɡənəs/
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Distribution
North America, with confirmed presence in British Columbia, Canada.
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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 indicates the Malthininae originated at least by the Late Cretaceous.