Podabrus cascadensis

Fender, 1943

Podabrus cascadensis is a of soldier beetle in the Cantharidae, first described by Fender in 1943. It belongs to a of predatory beetles commonly found in North American gardens and natural . As with other members of Cantharidae, are likely and associated with vegetation where soft-bodied prey occur.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Podabrus cascadensis: /poʊˈdæbrəs kæˈskeɪdɛnsɪs/

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Distribution

Recorded from North America, specifically British Columbia, Canada and Alaska, United States. The specific epithet 'cascadensis' suggests an association with the Cascade Range or similar montane regions of the Pacific Northwest.

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Taxonomic Note

The name 'cascadensis' indicates a geographic connection to the Cascade Mountains, a major mountain range extending from British Columbia through Washington and Oregon. This naming pattern is common for species described from this region.

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