Podabrus brevicollis

Fall, 1927

Short-collared Soldier Beetle

Podabrus brevicollis is a of soldier beetle in the Cantharidae, commonly known as the Short-collared Soldier Beetle. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (Ontario, Québec) and the United States (Vermont). The Podabrus is one of the common genera of soldier beetles in North America, with typically active during the day and associated with flowers or foliage.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Podabrus brevicollis: //poʊˈdæbrʌs ˌbrɛvɪˈkɒlɪs//

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Identification

The specific epithet 'brevicollis' (short-necked) refers to the pronotum structure. As a member of the Podabrus, it shares the typical soldier beetle characteristics: elongate body, 11-segmented threadlike , pronotum wider than the and wider than long, and soft, flexible wing covers (). -level identification within Podabrus requires examination of specific morphological details not provided in available sources.

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Distribution

North America. Specific records include: Ontario and Québec in Canada; Vermont in the United States.

Similar Taxa

Podabrus (other species)Other in the Podabrus share the same general body plan and coloration patterns typical of soldier beetles. Differentiation requires detailed examination of specific morphological characters.
Cantharis speciesAnother common of soldier beetles with similar elongate body form, soft , and coloration. Podabrus can be distinguished by specific pronotal and antennal characteristics.
Chauliognathus speciesA third common of North American soldier beetles, often with similar orange and black or yellow and black coloration. Podabrus typically differ in body proportions and antennal structure.

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Taxonomic note

Authority sometimes cited as Fall, 1928, but original description was published in 1927.

Observation data

iNaturalist records indicate this has been observed 801 times, suggesting it is regularly encountered and photographed by naturalists, though detailed biological information remains limited in published sources.