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Wednesday, 18 June 2014

Cantharis nigra - Soldier Beetle

                 Cantharis nigra Soldier Beetle


Cantharis Nigra 29638

Cantharis nigra Soldier Beetle Family Cantharidae

Description

The black elytra (wing covers) are shiny and have a layer of very fine hairs. The pronotum can be all black or may have varying amounts of red.

Habitat

Hay meadows, and damper grassland especially near to marsh and water.

Late May to late July

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