Chauliognathus discus
LeConte, 1853
soldier beetle
Species Guides
2Chauliognathus discus is a of soldier beetle in the Cantharidae, found in North America. Like other members of its , it is a often associated with flowers. The species belongs to a group commonly referred to as soldier beetles or leatherwings, recognized for their soft, flexible . Specific ecological details for this species are limited in available sources.



Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chauliognathus discus: /ˌkaʊ.li.oʊˈnæθ.əs ˈdɪs.kəs/
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Distribution
North America. Specific records are sparse, but the has been documented within this broad region.
More Details
Data limitations
Available sources provide minimal -specific information for Chauliognathus discus. Most detailed ecological and behavioral studies focus on such as Chauliognathus pensylvanicus and Chauliognathus marginatus. The iNaturalist platform records 190 observations, suggesting the species is documented but not extensively studied.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Entomologists Did These! | Bug Squad
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- Pixelated Entomology: Analyzing Beetles' Flower Use Through Digital Samples
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- Bug Eric: A Beetle Mimicry Complex