Lathrobium fulvipenne
(Gravenhorst, 1806)
A small rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, Lathrobium fulvipenne is native to the Palearctic region and has been introduced to North America. The is characterized by its reddish-yellow (fulvous) contrasting with a darker body. Like other members of the , it is likely predatory, though specific ecological studies are limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lathrobium fulvipenne: /læθˈroʊbiəm fʊlˈvɪpɛn.i/
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Distribution
Native to Europe, extending east through Russia (European Russia, Siberia, Far East), Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan), the Caucasus (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia), Turkey, Iran, and China (Heilongjiang). Also recorded from Iceland and Greenland. Introduced to North America: Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Quebec) and USA (Alaska).