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Soldier Beetle

Chauliognathus sp.

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

Beige and orange Soldier Beetle about 1.5 cm long, Family Cantharidae.

Habitat:

Came to the lights of a store, Axtla de Terrazas near Xilitla, San Luis Potosí, Mexico.

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Soldier beetle

Species ID Suggestions

soldier beetle

Chauliognathus sp.
MichaelGeiser
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2016

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