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Soldier Beetle
Silis ruficollis / Crudosilis ruficollis
45.0657, 13.6324
Field Notes
Description:
A distinctive species being 6 - 7 mm long with a black pronotum, and having the base of tibiae and mandibles red. The pronotum is deeply notched at the hind angles and coarsely punctate throughout. Each elytron has three slightly raised lines.
Habitat:
It is found throughout Europe and Asia in wet areas, fens and reedbeds.
Notes:
Useful keys list : http://markgtelfer.co.uk/files/2011/10/A-field-key-to-Soldier-Beetles.p… : related spotting: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/25099907
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PublishedMay 13, 2013
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