Ditemnus latilobus
Blatchley, 1910
Lateral-lobed Soldier Beetle
A soldier beetle in the Cantharidae, to eastern Canada. The refers to the expanded lateral lobes of the pronotum. First described by Blatchley in 1910, this remains poorly known biologically despite being recognized in the regional fauna.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ditemnus latilobus: /dɪˈtɛm.nəs ˌlæ.tɪˈloʊ.bəs/
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Identification
Distinguished from by the pronounced lateral lobes of the pronotum that extend outward, giving the a somewhat angular or flared appearance. In the Ditemnus, D. latilobus is the only with such strongly developed pronotal expansions. The body is moderately elongate with soft, flexible typical of Cantharidae. Coloration details are not well documented in published sources.
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Distribution
Recorded from Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec in Canada. GBIF distribution records confirm presence in these provinces. No records from the United States are documented.
Similar Taxa
- Ditemnus bidentatusThe only other in the Ditemnus in North America; distinguished by the less pronounced or absent lateral pronotal lobes and generally more rounded pronotal outline.