Chauliognathus lewisi

Crotch, 1874

Lewis' soldier beetle

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Chauliognathus lewisi lewisi
Chauliognathus lewisi vittatus(Lewis' soldier beetle (striped subspecies))

Chauliognathus lewisi is a of soldier beetle in the Cantharidae, found in North America. The species is known to occur in the southwestern United States, including Arizona. It has been observed as prey for other cantharids and predatory insects.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Chauliognathus lewisi: /kaʊliːˈɔɡnəθəs ˈluːɪsi/

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Distribution

North America; specifically recorded from Arizona in the southwestern United States.

Ecological Role

Has been documented as prey for other soldier beetles, including Chauliognathus profundus, and for predatory true bugs such as Apiomerus flaviventris (yellow-bellied bee assassin).

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Predation Records

Documented events include: (1) Chauliognathus profundus feeding on C. lewisi in Walker Canyon, Arizona; (2) Apiomerus flaviventris (yellow-bellied bee assassin) observed with C. lewisi as prey in Montosa Canyon, Arizona.