Cantharis livida is a soft-bodied beetle species within the Cantharidae family, characterized by its elongated body and predatory behavior in terrestrial ecosystems.
Predominantly found in temperate European meadows, grasslands, and woodland edges with herbaceous vegetation, typically at elevations between 0-1,500 meters above sea level.
Important predatory insect that controls pest populations, serves as prey for birds and small mammals, and contributes to pollination of flowering plants.
