Podabrus brunnicollis
(Fabricius, 1801)
soldier beetle
Species Guides
1- Podabrus brunnicollis poricollis(soldier beetle)
Podabrus brunnicollis is a of soldier beetle in the Cantharidae. It belongs to the Podabrus, one of several common genera of soldier beetles in North America. The species is found across North America, though specific details of its and are limited in the available literature. As with other members of Cantharidae, are likely active during daylight hours and associated with vegetation.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Podabrus brunnicollis: //poʊˈdeɪbɹəs ˌbɹʌnɪˈkoʊlɪs//
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Distribution
North America. GBIF records confirm presence in North America. iNaturalist documents 206 observations, suggesting established across the continent.
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Taxonomic authority
First described by Fabricius in 1801.
Genus context
Podabrus is listed among the common of soldier beetles in California, alongside Cantharis and Chauliognathus. About 160 of soldier beetles in 11 genera occur in California.