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Margined Leatherwing Beetle

Chauliognathus marginatus

Description:

Orange and black beetle with soft wings. Mimics fireflies.

Habitat:

Found in our cover crop of wheat, oats and rye.

Notes:

A type of Soldier beetle. Adults feed on pollen and nector. Larvae feed on insects.

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tomk3886
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tomk3886

Tallahassee, Florida, United States

Spotted on Apr 13, 2021
Submitted on Apr 14, 2021

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