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Soldier beetle

Cantharis thoracica

Photo by LarsKorb
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Can also be Cantharis nigricans, if we notice the black joints of the rear legs.
The thoracica has completely orange colored legs (male and female)

Species ID Suggestions

Cantharis thoracica

Reference Link
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Comments (2)
LarsKorb
Thank you very much for the help, lori ...and for the link.
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PublishedMay 25, 2011

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