Malthomethes
Fender, 1975
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1Malthomethes is a of false soldier beetles ( Omethidae) described by Fender in 1975. The genus contains a single described , Malthomethes oregonus, found in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. Members of Omethidae are generally small to medium-sized beetles often associated with moist forest .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Malthomethes: /ˌmælθoʊˈmɛθiːz/
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Identification
As a , Malthomethes is identified by the unique combination of characters distinguishing Malthomethes oregonus from other Omethidae. The genus can be separated from related genera by features of the oregonus, including its geographic restriction to Oregon.
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Distribution
The single described , Malthomethes oregonus, is known from Oregon, USA. The is thus restricted to the Pacific Northwest of North America based on current records.
Similar Taxa
- Other Omethidae generaMalthomethes can be distinguished from other false soldier beetle by the unique morphological characteristics of its sole , Malthomethes oregonus, and its geographic restriction to Oregon.
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Taxonomic status
The is , containing only Malthomethes oregonus. The Omethidae, historically treated as part of Cantharidae (soldier beetles), is now recognized as a distinct family of false soldier beetles.