Pacificanthia

Kazantsev, 2002

Species Guides

Pacificanthia consors (LeConte, 1851)(brown leatherwing beetle)
Pacificanthia curtisi(Curtis' Pacific Soldier Beetle)
Pacificanthia rotundicollis(Rotund-collared Soldier Beetle)

Pacificanthia is a of soldier beetles ( Cantharidae) established by Kazantsev in 2002. The genus comprises at least four described distributed in North America, including the northeastern United States. Members of this genus are soft-bodied beetles with flexible , characteristic of the Cantharidae family.

Pacificanthia rotundicollis by (c) christine123, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by christine123. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pacificanthia rotundicollis by (c) Christian Back, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Christian Back. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pacificanthia consors 284382346 by Daniel Das. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pacificanthia: /pæˌsɪfɪˈkænθiə/

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Distribution

Recorded from the northeastern United States, specifically Vermont. The appears to have a North American distribution based on available specimen records.

Similar Taxa

CantharisBoth are of soldier beetles in Cantharidae with similar soft-bodied ; Pacificanthia may require examination of genitalia or other subtle characters for definitive separation.
PodabrusAnother cantharid with overlapping distribution and general appearance; Pacificanthia can be distinguished by specific antennal and pronotal characteristics.