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Soldier Beetle

Malthodes sp.

Photo by arne.roysland
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Field Notes

Description:

The cover wings have a yellow spot at the tip and are shorter than the rear body, so that the last joints are visible. The bodylenght is only between 3.3-4.5 mm long and it is elongated. The beetle belongs to the family Cantharidae.

Habitat:

Forest edge.

Notes:

Norwegian name: Småbløtvinge

Reference Links:

Soldier beetle - Wikipedia, Malthodes fuscus (Waltl, 1838)

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