Cantharis lecontei
Fall, 1936
soldier beetle
Cantharis lecontei is a of ( ) described by Fall in 1936. It is to North America, with confirmed records from Ontario, Canada and broader North distribution. As a member of the Cantharis, it shares the characteristic soft, flexible that give soldier beetles their of 'leatherwings.'
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cantharis lecontei: /ˈkænθərɪs lɛˈkɒnti/
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from Ontario, Canada. The ' range extends more broadly across North America based on taxonomic records, though detailed distribution data remains limited.
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Taxonomic Note
Cantharis lecontei should not be confused with Cicindela scutellaris lecontei, a of festive that appears in some of the provided source material. These are unrelated in different ( vs. ).
Observation Data
As of available records, iNaturalist documents 7 observations of this , indicating it is rarely reported or potentially undercollected.