goldenrod soldier beetle |
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Chauliognathus pennsylvanicus |
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| Order | Coleoptera (Beetles) |
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| Suborder | Polyphaga (Water, Rove, Scarab, Longhorn, Leaf and Snout Beetles) |
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| Superfamily | Elateroidea (Click, Firefly and Soldier Beetles) |
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| Family | Cantharidae (Soldier Beetles) |
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| Subfamily | Chauliognathinae |
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| Status | Common |
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| Habitat | Fields with flowers, especially goldenrod. |
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| Larval Hosts | Grasshopper eggs and soft-bodied insects |
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| Adult Food | Nectar and pollen of fall flowers |
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| Comments | This beetle is considered beneficial because its larvae feed on the striped cucumber beetle and other pests. |
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| Common Names |
goldenrod soldier beetle Pennsylvania Leather-wing Pennsylvania Leatherwing Soldier Beetle |
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