Polemius strenuus
LeConte, 1885
Polemius strenuus is a of soldier beetle in the Cantharidae, described by LeConte in 1885. The Polemius is a small group within this family of soft-bodied beetles commonly found on flowers and vegetation. Records indicate presence in North America. Like other cantharids, are likely predatory or feed on pollen, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Polemius strenuus: //pɒˈleɪ.mi.əs ˈstrɛ.nju.əs//
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic Note
The Polemius is taxonomically distinct from Bembecinus strenuus (Mickel), a sphecid also listed in museum holdings. The coleopteran Polemius strenuus LeConte, 1885 belongs to Cantharidae and should not be confused with the hymenopteran Bembecinus strenuus.