Chauliognathus scutellaris

LeConte, 1853

Texas soldier beetle

Chauliognathus scutellaris, commonly known as the Texas soldier beetle, is a of soldier beetle in the Cantharidae. The species occurs in Central America and North America. Like other members of the Chauliognathus, it is likely associated with flowers and exhibits activity patterns, though species-specific ecological details remain limited in published literature.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Chauliognathus scutellaris: //kaʊliːˈoʊɡnəθəs ˌskjuːtəˈlɛərɪs//

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Distribution

Central America and North America. Specific country records are not well-documented in available sources, though the suggests occurrence in or near Texas and surrounding regions.

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Data limitations

Available literature on Chauliognathus scutellaris is extremely sparse. Most sources provide only taxonomic placement and broad geographic distribution. The has not been included in detailed ecological studies focusing on other Chauliognathus species, such as the flower-use studies of C. marginatus and C. pensylvanicus. The 1280 iNaturalist observations suggest the species is encountered with some frequency, but these data have not been synthesized in peer-reviewed publications.