Lordithon oregonus
Campbell, 1982
Lordithon oregonus is a of rove beetle (Staphylinidae) described by Campbell in 1982. The species was originally described under the Lordithon but has been synonymized under Bobitobus oregonus in some taxonomic treatments. It is known from the Pacific Northwest region of North America, with records from British Columbia, California, Oregon, and Washington. The genus Lordithon belongs to the tribe Xantholinini within the Staphylininae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lordithon oregonus: //lɔrˈdɪ.θɒn ɒˈrɛ.ɡoʊ.nəs//
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Distribution
Canada: British Columbia. USA: California, Montana (uncertain), Oregon, Washington. Records indicate a Pacific Northwest distribution centered on coastal and montane regions.
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Taxonomic status
This is currently listed as a synonym of Bobitobus oregonus in GBIF, reflecting ongoing taxonomic revision within the Xantholinini. The Bobitobus was erected to accommodate species previously placed in Lordithon and related genera based on male genitalia and other structural characters.
Data limitations
No iNaturalist observations are recorded for this , and published biological information appears minimal. The is known primarily from collection records and the original description.