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Cantharid beetle

Cantharis rustica

Photo by Elsa
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Description:

This beetle was spotted in my garden. It has black wingcases and a red head that has a black spot in the middle and black eyes. The antennae are long. Legs are black with red on the inner joint. About 1 cm long.

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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PublishedJune 19, 2011

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