Rhagonycha excavata

(LeConte, 1881)

Rhagonycha excavata is a of soldier beetle in the Cantharidae. It is distributed across North America, with records from Canada including British Columbia, Manitoba, and New Brunswick. As a member of Cantharidae, it belongs to a family commonly known for soft-bodied beetles often found on flowers and vegetation.

Rhagonycha excavata by (c) Judy Gallagher, some rights reserved (CC BY). Used under a CC-BY license.Soldier Beetle - Rhagonycha excavata, Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge, Crossett, Arkansas by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Rhagonycha excavata: /rəˈɡɒnɪkə ɛkskəˈveɪtə/

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Distribution

North America; specifically recorded in British Columbia, Manitoba, and New Brunswick, Canada.

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