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Margined Leatherwing

Chauliognathus Marginatus

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Description:

Adults have almost rectangular bodies. Some are red and black, similar to the military uniforms that were common before the usage of camouflage, hence the name of soldier beetles. Others are orange and black. The elytra or first pair of wings are softer than the elytra of most beetles, that is why their other common name is leatherwings.

Habitat:

Prairies and grasslands

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