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Goldenrod soldier beetle

Chauliognathus pensylvanicus

Photo by Aaron_G
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Field Notes

Description:

Distinctive, note round spot on pronotum, compared to dash on the similar Margined Leatherwing, which flies earlier in the season. Perhaps the most easily observed Cantharid in eastern/central North America.

Habitat:

Fields with flowers, especially goldenrod (of course!). :-)

Notes:

This is one of the most abundant beetles in Oklahoma during the month of September.

Reference Links:

Chauliognathus pensylvanicus - Overview, Goldenrod soldier beetle, Species Chauliognathus pensylvanicus - Goldenrod Soldier Beetle - BugGuide.Net

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Comments (1)
Latimeria
These guys are everywhere, I agree with your description. I would love to know their true numbers throughout the US.

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PublishedJanuary 28, 2012

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