Podabrus falli
Hopping, 1929
Podabrus falli is a of soldier beetle in the Cantharidae, first described by Hopping in 1929. It belongs to the Podabrus, one of approximately 160 soldier beetle species found in North America. Soldier beetles in this genus are characterized by their soft, flexible and typically exhibit coloration combining dark brown to black with orange, red, or yellow markings. The species has been recorded in western Canada, specifically Alberta and British Columbia.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Podabrus falli: /poʊˈdæbrəs ˈfɔːlaɪ/
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Distribution
Recorded from western Canada: Alberta and British Columbia. The is part of the broader North American fauna of Podabrus, which occurs across diverse in the United States and Canada.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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