Cantharis obscura is a soft-bodied beetle species belonging to the Cantharidae family, characterized by its dark coloration and elongated body typical of soldier beetles.
Widely distributed across temperate European grasslands, meadows, and forest edges with abundant herbaceous vegetation, typically found at elevations between 0-1,500 meters above sea level.
Important predatory insect in agricultural ecosystems, controlling pest populations and contributing to natural biocontrol mechanisms through larval and adult feeding behaviors.
