Rhagonycha dichroa

(LeConte, 1851)

Rhagonycha dichroa is a of soldier beetle in the Cantharidae, first described by LeConte in 1851. Soldier beetles in this are typically soft-bodied beetles with flexible , often found on flowers and vegetation where they feed on pollen and small insects. The specific epithet "dichroa" refers to the two-colored appearance characteristic of this species. Like other cantharids, are and active during warm weather periods.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Rhagonycha dichroa: /ræˈɡɒnɪkə daɪˈkroʊə/

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