Silis difficilis
LeConte, 1850
Hardy Soldier Beetle
Species Guides
2Silis difficilis is a of soldier beetle in the Cantharidae, distributed across North America. The species was described by LeConte in 1850. Two are recognized: Silis difficilis difficilis and Silis difficilis flavida. Soldier beetles in this family are generally soft-bodied, predatory or beetles commonly found on flowers and foliage.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Silis difficilis: /ˈsiː.lɪs dɪˈfɪ.sɪ.lɪs/
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Distribution
North America
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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