Lobrathium

Mulsant & Rey, 1878

Species Guides

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Lobrathium is a of rove beetles ( Staphylinidae) in the tribe Lathrobiini. The genus contains at least two described , including L. ablectum and L. abyssinum. Species are distributed across Europe, Japan, and the Americas.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lobrathium: /loʊˈbræθiəm/

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Identification

Members of Lobrathium belong to the tribe Lathrobiini, characterized by features typical of this group within Paederinae. Specific diagnostic traits for the are not documented in available sources.

Distribution

Europe (including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden), Japan, and the Americas.

Similar Taxa

  • Other Lathrobiini generaLobrathium shares tribal-level characteristics with other in Lathrobiini; -level identification requires examination of genitalia and other fine morphological details.

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Taxonomic history

The was established by Mulsant & Rey in 1878. At least two have been described: L. ablectum (Assing, 2012) and L. abyssinum (Cameron, 1947).

Observation data

iNaturalist records 373 observations for this , suggesting it is moderately well-documented by citizen scientists.

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