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Common red Soldier beetle

Rhagonycha fulva

Photo by Dan Doucette
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Field Notes

Description:

R. fulva measures 8–10 millimetres (0.31–0.39 in) in length, introduced to North America, native to Europe

Habitat:

temperate forest

Notes:

I spotted this at Glenridge Quarry Naturalization site.

Reference Links:

Common red soldier beetle - Wikipedia

Species ID Suggestions

Common red Soldier beetle

Rhagonycha fulva
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