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Soft-winged Flower Beetle

Soft-winged Flower Beetle

Cantharis pellucida

A small, soft-bodied beetle species within the Cantharidae family, characterized by elongated morphology and typically found in temperate European ecosystems.

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Soft-winged Flower Beetle
Soft-winged Flower Beetle
Soft-winged Flower Beetle
Soft-winged Flower Beetle
Soft-winged Flower Beetle
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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Meadows, grasslands, woodland edges, and areas with abundant flowering plants in Europe, particularly in regions with moderate temperature and humidity

Ecological Role

Important pollinator and predator in ecosystems, contributing to insect population control and plant reproduction processes

Morphology

  • SKIN COAT Soft, flexible external cuticle with potential yellow to brown coloration
  • LIMBS WINGS Six legs with walking adaptations, elytra covering membranous hindwings
  • HEAD SENSORY Prominent antennae for chemical and tactile sensing, compound eyes for visual perception
  • BODY STRUCTURE Elongated soft-bodied beetle, approximately 8-12 mm in length, with flexible exoskeleton
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: ruebezahl
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