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Solder Beetle

Cantharis nigricans

Photo by injica
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Description:

I apologize for low quality photos but this was a really really restless beetle.
The beetles reach a body length of 8-11 mm. Area behind the head is colored yellow/red and has a black spot in it center but sometimes may lack. The black elytra are covered with fine gray hair. Legs are predominantly reddish-yellow, only the tips of the legs are back..

Habitat:

Found all over Central Europe where frequently inhabit forests and its edges.

Reference Links:

Cantharis nigricans – Wikipedia

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