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Chauliognathus pennsylvanicus
Goldenrod Soldier Beetle
Florida native
Of the two Chauliognathus species found in Florida, and 19 species in North Amerca, C. pennsylvanicus is one of the more commonly seen of the soldier beetles.
Goldenrod soldier beetles are frequently seen during the summer and fall in meadows on flowers, such as the coastalplain tickseed shown here.
Chauliognathus pennsylvanicus is a member of the Cantharidae - Soldier beetles family.
Other species of the Chauliognathus genus in the Wild Florida Photo database:
Chauliognathus marginatus - MARGINED LEATHERWING BEETLE
Date record last modified: Jun 25, 2013
