Lathrobium washingtoni
Casey, 1905
Lathrobium washingtoni is a rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, described by Casey in 1905. The is known from northern North America, with records across Canada and Alaska. As a member of the large Lathrobium, it is presumed to be a predatory inhabiting soil and litter environments, though specific biological details remain poorly documented. Only two observations are recorded in iNaturalist, indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lathrobium washingtoni: /læˈθroʊbiəm ˌwɔːʃɪŋˈtoʊnaɪ/
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Distribution
Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon Territory) and USA (Alaska, New Hampshire).
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'washingtoni' likely refers to George Washington or the state of Washington, though the etymology is not formally documented in the original description.