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Soldier Beetle

Soldier Beetle

Chauliognathus pensylvanicus

A small beetle species native to North America, characterized by its elongated soft body and distinctive coloration, typically found in meadows, gardens, and woodland edges during summer months.

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Soldier Beetle
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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Temperate deciduous and mixed forests, grasslands, agricultural landscapes, and urban gardens across eastern and central United States, particularly prevalent in Pennsylvania and surrounding regions

Ecological Role

Important pollinator and predatory insect that contributes to ecosystem balance by consuming smaller insects and supporting plant reproduction through pollination activities

Morphology

  • SKIN COAT Typically black and yellow/orange coloration, serving as warning coloration to potential predators
  • LIMBS WINGS Six legs with specialized tarsal segments, two membranous hindwings folded beneath hardened elytra for flight
  • HEAD SENSORY Prominent compound eyes, short antennae with chemosensory capabilities for navigation and mate detection
  • BODY STRUCTURE Elongated soft-bodied beetle, approximately 10-15 mm in length, with robust exoskeleton and flexible wing covers
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Robert Webster
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