Chauliognathus discus texanus
Chauliognathus discus texanus is a of soldier beetle in the Cantharidae. Soldier beetles, also known as leatherwings, are recognized by their soft, flexible and typically aposematic coloration of black with orange, red, or yellow markings. This subspecies belongs to a containing multiple distributed across North America, with commonly observed on flowers where they feed on nectar, pollen, and small prey. The subspecies epithet 'texanus' indicates a geographic association with Texas or the broader south-central region of the United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chauliognathus discus texanus: /kaʊ.li.oʊɡˈnæθəs ˈdɪskəs tɛkˈseɪnəs/
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Distribution
Texas and adjacent south-central United States, based on the epithet 'texanus'. The parent Chauliognathus discus has broader distribution in North America.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- iNaturalist taxon
- California Has No State Bee--Yet! | Bug Squad
- Entomologists Did These! | Bug Squad
- Soggy death to friendly soldiers: Soldier beetles, Chauliognathus pennsylvanicus, and their deadly fungus, Entomophthora lampyridarum — Bug of the Week
- Tracking Tetraopes texanus with Terry | Beetles In The Bush
- The Texas Prick | Beetles In The Bush
- Lepidoptera | Beetles In The Bush | Page 4