Dichelotarsus laevicollis

(Kirby, 1837)

Softnecked Soldier Beetle

Dichelotarsus laevicollis is a soldier beetle ( Cantharidae) first described by Kirby in 1837. It is found across northern North America, with records from Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and New Brunswick. The is known by the "Softnecked Soldier Beetle." As a member of Cantharidae, it is a soft-bodied with flexible .

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How to pronounce Dichelotarsus laevicollis: //ˌdɪkəloʊˈtɑːrsəs leɪvɪˈkɔlɪs//

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Distribution

Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Labrador (Canada).

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