Cantharis tuberculata

(LeConte, 1851)

soldier beetle

Cantharis tuberculata is a of in the , first described by LeConte in 1851. It is found in North America, with confirmed records from Canada (Nova Scotia, Ontario, Québec) and the United States. As a member of the soldier beetle group, it belongs to a family known for soft, flexible and aposematic coloration warning of their chemical defenses.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cantharis tuberculata: /ˈkanθəˌɹɪs ˌtuːbɛɹkjuˈlɑːtə/

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Distribution

North America. Documented from eastern Canada including Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Québec. GBIF records confirm presence in these provinces.

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Taxonomic Authority

First described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1851, a prominent who described thousands of North American .

Observation Data

iNaturalist records 157 observations of this , indicating it is encountered with moderate frequency by naturalists, though detailed biological studies appear limited.