Podabrus tricostatus
(Say, 1835)
Three-ribbed Soldier Beetle
Podabrus tricostatus is a of soldier beetle in the Cantharidae. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (Ontario, Québec) and the United States (Vermont). The species is part of a diverse of soldier beetles that are commonly associated with flowers and foliage where they prey on soft-bodied insects.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Podabrus tricostatus: //poʊˈdæbɹəs ˌtraɪkoʊˈsteɪtəs//
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Distribution
North America. Documented from Ontario and Québec in Canada, and Vermont in the United States.