Podabrus brunnicollis
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Coleoptera
- Suborder: Polyphaga
- Superfamily: Elateroidea
- Family: Cantharidae
- Subfamily: Cantharinae
- Tribe: Podabrini
- Genus: Podabrus
- Species: brunnicollis
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Podabrus brunnicollis: //poʊˈdeɪbɹəs ˌbɹʌnɪˈkoʊlɪs//
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Summary
Podabrus brunnicollis is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae, primarily found in various regions of the eastern United States.
Physical Characteristics
7-10 mm in length
Habitat
Mixedwood Plain, Southern Appalachian and Southeastern Forest Plain zones; rare in the Prairie zone
Distribution
Eastern United States (from Massachusetts to Georgia and Alabama to Iowa and Oklahoma)
Life Cycle
Active from late April to July
Ecosystem Role
As a soldier beetle, it likely plays a role in controlling pest populations and serves as a food source for predators.
Tags
- Podabrus brunnicollis
- Soldier Beetle
- Cantharidae
- Coleoptera
- Insecta
- North America