Matheteus theveneti
LeConte, 1874
Matheteus theveneti is a small in the Omethidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1874. The species is known from North America, with 116 observations recorded on iNaturalist. Omethidae is a small family of beetles commonly referred to as false soldier beetles, though specific biological details for this particular species remain poorly documented in scientific literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Matheteus theveneti: /mæˈθiːtiːəs ˈθɛvɛnɛtaɪ/
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic placement
Matheteus theveneti belongs to Omethidae, a historically placed near Cantharidae (soldier beetles) and now considered part of the superfamily Elateroidea. The family contains approximately 40 in 6 , with Matheteus being one of the more species-rich genera.