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Euthyrhynchus floridanus
Florida predatory stink bug
Euthyrhynchus floridanus, commonly known as the Florida predatory stink bug, is a carnivorous shield bug in the family Pentatomidae and the sole species in its genus. Native to tropical and semi-tropical regions of the Americas, it has expanded its range northward in recent decades due to climate warming. This beneficial insect is a generalist predator that feeds on numerous agricultural and garden pests, including caterpillars, beetle larvae, and other stink bugs. Its distinctive orange and black coloration makes it easily recognizable among predatory true bugs.
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Exenterus amictorius
Exenterus amictorius is an ichneumonid parasitoid wasp introduced to North America that attacks sawfly larvae (Hymenoptera: Diprionidae), particularly during the pre-spinning eonymph stage. The species exhibits adaptive host discrimination behavior that changes during the host's spinning period, lacks discrimination initially but rapidly acquires and maintains this ability. It shows strong positive density-dependent responses to host abundance and has established successfully on multiple diprionid hosts across North America. In multiparasitism situations with the native E. diprionis, E. amictorius consistently survives due to faster larval development.
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Geocoris alboclavus
Geocoris alboclavus is a species of bigeyed bug in the family Geocoridae, described by Barber in 1948. Like other members of the genus Geocoris, it is a predatory insect with characteristically large eyes. The species is known from the United States, with records from North America. Bigeyed bugs in this genus are generally recognized as beneficial predators in agricultural systems, feeding on various pest insects and mites.
bigeyed-bug predatory-bug Geocoridae Hemiptera beneficial-insect
Geocoris black-calli-az
bigeyed bug
Geocoris black-calli-az is a species of bigeyed bug in the family Geocoridae. Members of this genus are predatory insects recognized for their large, conspicuous eyes. The species has been documented in association with agricultural systems where Geocoris species serve as natural enemies of crop pests.
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Geocoris flavilineus
bigeyed bug
Geocoris flavilineus is a species of bigeyed bug in the family Geocoridae, first described by Stål in 1874. Like other members of the genus Geocoris, it is a predatory true bug with notably large eyes. The species has been recorded from Central and South America including Guatemala, Panama, and Colombia. Bigeyed bugs in this genus are recognized as beneficial predators in agricultural systems, feeding on various small arthropod pests.
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Geocoris floridanus
Florida big-eyed bug
Geocoris floridanus, commonly known as the Florida big-eyed bug, is a predatory insect in the family Geocoridae. The species is distributed across North America, with records from the United States, Canada, the Dominican Republic, and Grand Bahama. Like other members of the genus Geocoris, it is a generalist predator that feeds on small insects and arthropods. The species was described by Blatchley in 1926.
predator beneficial-insect biological-control Hemiptera
Geocoris limbatus
big-eyed bug
Geocoris limbatus is a species of big-eyed bug in the family Geocoridae, occurring in North America. Like other members of the genus Geocoris, it is a generalist predator of small arthropods and is considered beneficial in agricultural systems. The species was described by Stål in 1874.
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Geocoris nanus
big-eyed bug
Geocoris nanus is a small predatory true bug in the family Geocoridae, commonly known as big-eyed bugs. The species was described by Barber in 1935. Like other members of the genus Geocoris, it is recognized as a beneficial insect in agricultural systems, serving as a natural enemy of various crop pests. The species is distributed in North America, with records from the United States.
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Geocoris omani
bigeyed bug
Geocoris omani is a species of bigeyed bug in the family Geocoridae, first described by Barber in 1935. As a member of the genus Geocoris, it shares the characteristic large, prominent eyes that give these insects their common name. Bigeyed bugs are predatory true bugs that feed on various small arthropods and are considered beneficial insects in agricultural systems. The species has been recorded from the United States, with specific locality data documented by Slater in 1964.
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Geocoris paulus
big-eyed bug
Geocoris paulus is a predatory true bug in the family Geocoridae, commonly known as big-eyed bugs. This species is native to North America and shares the general characteristics of the genus Geocoris, including prominent eyes and predatory feeding habits. Like other Geocoris species, it is considered a beneficial insect in agricultural systems due to its role as a predator of various pest insects.
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Harpalus affinis
Metallic Harpalus
Harpalus affinis is a ground beetle species native to the Palearctic region, with established introduced populations in North America and New Zealand. Adults measure 8.5–12 mm and display distinctive metallic bronze, green, or blue reflections on an otherwise black body. The species has been documented as part of beneficial ground beetle communities in agricultural systems, where it responds positively to reduced-tillage practices. Larval development spans approximately three months, with newly hatched larvae emerging in mid-May.
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Harpalus ellipsis
Harpalus ellipsis is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, subfamily Harpalinae. First described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1848, this beetle belongs to one of the largest genera of ground beetles in North America. The genus Harpalus contains numerous species that are primarily granivorous as adults, feeding on weed seeds, while larvae are predatory on soil-dwelling insects. Members of this genus are commonly found in agricultural and disturbed habitats across temperate regions.
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Hemerobiidae
Brown Lacewings
Hemerobiidae is a family of Neuropteran insects comprising approximately 500 species in 28 genera, commonly known as brown lacewings. Adults are typically yellow to dark brown in coloration, with some species exhibiting green hues. They are small insects, with most species having forewings 4–10 mm in length, though some reach up to 18 mm. Both larvae and adults are predatory, feeding primarily on aphids and other soft-bodied insects. The family is distinguished from the similar Chrysopidae (green lacewings) by wing venation patterns, specifically the presence of numerous long veins with two or more radial sectors and forked costal cross veins. Some species have been employed as biological control agents, including Micromus tasmaniae which is commercially bred for pest management.
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Hoplistoscelis sericans
damsel bug
Hoplistoscelis sericans is a species of damsel bug in the family Nabidae. It is found in North America and is one of approximately 41 species of damsel bugs documented north of Mexico. Damsel bugs in this genus are small, predatory true bugs that are economically important as biological control agents in agricultural systems.
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Hyperaspis bensonica
Hyperaspis bensonica is a small lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae native to southwestern North America. Adults measure 1.90–2.90 mm and exhibit distinctive coloration: males have yellow lateral and anterior pronotal margins, and the elytra bear a discal spot and lateral vitta. Like other members of the genus Hyperaspis, this species is a predator of scale insects. The larvae produce waxy secretions that serve as protective camouflage, causing them to be frequently mistaken for mealybugs or scale insects.
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Hyperaspis bigeminata
bigeminy lady beetle, Bigeminate Sigil Lady Beetle
Hyperaspis bigeminata is a small lady beetle native to North America, ranging from Maine to Florida and west to Michigan and east Texas. Adults measure 2.40–3.35 mm and display distinct sexual dimorphism in pronotum coloration. The species is a specialized predator of scale insects, with larvae that produce a protective white waxy coating often mistaken for mealybugs.
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Hyperaspis connectens
connected lady, Confluent Sigil Lady Beetle
Hyperaspis connectens, commonly known as the connected lady or Confluent Sigil Lady Beetle, is a small lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae. Adults measure approximately 2.3–3 mm in length. The species ranges from the southern United States through Central America and the Caribbean Islands to northern South America. Like other members of the genus Hyperaspis, it is a specialized predator of scale insects.
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Hyperaspis conspirans
Hyperaspis conspirans is a small predatory lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae. Adults measure approximately 1.90–2.30 mm in length. Males have a black pronotum with a yellow lateral area, while females show a slightly reddened yellow area on the pronotum. The elytra bear three yellow spots. The species is known from Arizona and Texas in southwestern North America. Like other members of the genus Hyperaspis, larvae are covered in white wax secreted from lateral glands, which serves as protection against ants and other predators while hunting scale insects.
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Hyperaspis conviva
Hyperaspis conviva is a small lady beetle native to North America. Adults measure 2.70–3.80 mm and display a black body with red spot patterning similar to Hyperaspis signata. The species is a specialized predator of scale insects, with larvae producing a distinctive white waxy coating that serves as camouflage and protection against ants and other predators. The waxy larvae are frequently mistaken for mealybugs, leading to unnecessary mortality from insecticide applications.
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Hyperaspis disconotata
disk-marked lady beetle
Hyperaspis disconotata, commonly known as the disk-marked lady beetle, is a small predatory beetle in the family Coccinellidae. Adults measure approximately 2.30–2.80 mm in length and are characterized by five yellow spots on the elytra. The species is native to North America, with records from Alberta, Quebec, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, and Wisconsin. As a member of the Hyperaspis genus, it is a specialized predator of scale insects, contributing to biological control of these plant pests.
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Hyperaspis disrupta
Hyperaspis disrupta is a small lady beetle native to southwestern North America. Adults measure 1.60–1.80 mm and are distinguished by yellow anterior and lateral borders on the pronotum in males, with elytra bearing discal and apical spots. The species is a specialist predator of scale insects. Its larvae are covered in white waxy secretions that serve as camouflage and protection against ant attacks, making them frequently mistaken for mealybugs or other pests.
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Hyperaspis dissoluta
dissolute lady beetle
Hyperaspis dissoluta is a small lady beetle native to western North America. Adults measure 2.0–2.75 mm and are characterized by black elytra with yellow or red markings. The species is a specialized predator of scale insects, with larvae that produce a distinctive white waxy coating for protection. Two subspecies are recognized: H. d. dissoluta and H. d. nevadica, differing in size and elytral pattern.
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Hyperaspis dobzhanskyi
Dobzhansky's lady beetle
Hyperaspis dobzhanskyi is a small lady beetle species in the family Coccinellidae, known from Arizona in the southwestern United States. Adults measure approximately 2.45 mm in length. The species belongs to a genus whose larvae are notable for producing waxy secretions that camouflage them among scale insects, their primary prey. Like other Hyperaspis species, it likely serves as a biological control agent of scale insect pests.
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Hyperaspis inflexa
curved lady beetle, curved ladybug
Hyperaspis inflexa, commonly known as the curved lady beetle, is a small lady beetle species in the family Coccinellidae native to North America. Adults measure 1.80–2.85 mm in length. Males are distinguished by yellow coloration on the lateral area and anterior border of the pronotum. The species is a specialized predator of scale insects, with larvae that produce a distinctive white waxy coating for protection. It has been recorded across a broad geographic range in North America from western Canada to the eastern United States.
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Hyperaspis jovialis
Jovial Sigil Lady Beetle
Hyperaspis jovialis is a small lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae, known from western North America. Adults measure 2.40–2.80 mm and exhibit sexual dimorphism in pronotum coloration. The species belongs to a genus whose larvae are specialized predators of scale insects, often producing waxy coatings for camouflage and protection. Adults display variable elytral color patterns ranging from black with orange spots to orange with black markings.
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Hyperaspis medialis
medial lady beetle
Hyperaspis medialis, the medial lady beetle, is a small lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae. Adults measure approximately 2–2.5 mm in length. The species is native to North America and has been recorded from Arizona and Texas. Like other members of the genus Hyperaspis, it is a predator of scale insects. The larvae are covered in white waxy secretions that serve as camouflage and protection against predators.
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Hyperaspis octavia
Octavia Lady Beetle
Hyperaspis octavia is a small lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae, measuring approximately 2.5 mm in length. It is native to North America and has been recorded from Mississippi, Quebec, Michigan, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Ontario. Like other members of the genus Hyperaspis, it is a specialist predator of scale insects. The species exhibits distinctive coloration with a shiny black body and pale red-brown spots, along with paler brown legs.
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Hyperaspis octonotata
eight-spotted lady beetle
Hyperaspis octonotata, commonly known as the eight-spotted lady beetle, is a small predatory beetle in the family Coccinellidae. Adults measure 2.3–3.5 mm in length and are characterized by four distinct spots on each elytron. The species is native to North America, with a distribution spanning from the western United States to southernmost Texas. Like other members of the genus Hyperaspis, it is a specialized predator of scale insects and other small soft-bodied insects.
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Hyperaspis osculans
Hyperaspis osculans is a small lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae. Adults measure 2.50–3.10 mm. The species is native to North America and has been recorded from California. Like other members of the genus Hyperaspis, it is a predator of scale insects. The larvae produce a white waxy coating that serves as camouflage and protection against predators.
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Hyperaspis paludicola
swamp lady beetle
Hyperaspis paludicola, the swamp lady beetle, is a small North American lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae. Adults measure 1.70–2.10 mm in length. The species is a specialized predator of scale insects and mealybugs, with larvae that produce distinctive white waxy secretions for protection. It has been recorded from Alberta, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and South Carolina.
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Hyperaspis pleuralis
Side-spotted Sigil Lady Beetle
Hyperaspis pleuralis is a small lady beetle native to western North America, measuring 1.95–2.85 mm in length. Males are distinguished by yellow coloration on the lateral and anterolateral areas of the pronotum. The species exhibits typical Hyperaspis biology: larvae produce a white waxy coating that camouflages them among scale insects while providing protection from predators and ants. Both larvae and adults are specialized predators of scale insects, making them valuable biological control agents in natural and ornamental ecosystems.
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Hyperaspis quadrioculata
Four-eyed Lady Beetle, Four-eyed Sigil Lady Beetle
Hyperaspis quadrioculata, commonly known as the four-eyed lady beetle, is a small predatory beetle in the family Coccinellidae. Adults measure 2.7–4.0 mm and display variable color patterns on their elytra. The species is native to North America, with confirmed records from central and southern California. Like other members of the genus Hyperaspis, it is a specialized predator of scale insects.
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Hyperaspis quadrivittata
Four-streaked Lady Beetle
Hyperaspis quadrivittata is a small lady beetle (2.0-2.7 mm) native to western North America, found primarily west of the 100th meridian. It is a member of the Coccinellidae family and is distinguished by four red or yellowish streaks on its black elytra. Like other Hyperaspis species, it is a predator of scale insects, though specific prey associations for this species are not well documented in the literature.
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Hyperaspis taeniata
Ribboned lady beetle, Ribboned Sigil Lady Beetle
Hyperaspis taeniata, known as the ribboned lady beetle, is a small predatory beetle in the family Coccinellidae. Adults measure 2.2–3 mm in length. Males are distinguished by a yellow lateral border on the pronotum. The species is native to western North America, with confirmed records from California, Arizona, and Utah. Like other Hyperaspis species, it is a specialist predator of scale insects and their eggs.
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Hyperaspis weisei
Weise's lady beetle
Hyperaspis weisei, commonly known as Weise's lady beetle, is a small species of lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae. Adults measure approximately 2.25 mm in length. The species is native to North America, with confirmed records from Texas. Like other members of the genus Hyperaspis, it is likely a predator of scale insects, though specific prey relationships for this species remain undocumented.
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Jalysus wickhami
Spined Stilt Bug
Jalysus wickhami, commonly known as the spined stilt bug, is a species of stilt bug in the family Berytidae. It is the most common stilt bug in the eastern United States and has been documented from gardens and meadows. The species exhibits omnivorous feeding habits, consuming plant juices from legumes, grasses, and tomato plants, as well as preying on insect eggs and parasitoid prepupae. It has been studied for its role in biological control and its potential negative impacts through intraguild predation on beneficial parasitoids.
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Lygus hesperus
Western Tarnished Plant Bug
Lygus hesperus is a significant agricultural pest in western North America, causing extensive damage to cotton, strawberries, alfalfa seed, and other crops. In California alone, annual losses exceed $30 million in cotton and $40 million in strawberries. Adults overwinter in reproductive diapause triggered by short day lengths, resuming activity when conditions improve. The species has been the subject of extensive research on sampling methods, biological control, and insecticide resistance.
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Microweisea
Minute Lady Beetles
Microweisea is a genus of minute lady beetles (family Coccinellidae) established by Cockerell in 1903. These tiny beetles are among the smallest members of the lady beetle family. The genus currently includes approximately twelve described species distributed primarily in the Americas. Microweisea species have been documented as predators of scale insects in urban environments, where they contribute to biological control of these pests.
biological-control scale-predator urban-ecology natural-enemy beneficial-insect
Nabidae
Damsel Bugs
Nabidae is a family of predatory true bugs known as damsel bugs, containing over 500 species in approximately 20 genera. These soft-bodied, elongate insects are terrestrial predators that use raptorial forelegs to capture and hold prey, similar to mantids. They are economically important in agriculture due to their predation on crop pests including aphids, lepidopteran eggs, and other small insects. Many species are attracted to lights at night, and some exhibit wing polymorphism with fully winged, short-winged, or wingless forms.
predator agricultural-pest-control biological-control nocturnal raptorial-forelegs wing-polymorphism generalist-predator beneficial-insect true-bug Hemiptera Heteroptera Cimicomorpha
Nabinae
damsel bugs
Nabinae is a subfamily of damsel bugs (Nabidae) within the true bugs (Hemiptera). Members are predatory insects characterized by raptorial forelegs adapted for capturing prey. The subfamily includes both extant species and fossil records from the Cretaceous, including specimens preserved in Burmese amber. Extant species are found across diverse terrestrial habitats.
predatory beneficial-insect paleontology Cretaceous-fossil biological-control
Nabis propinquus
Marsh Damsel Bug
Nabis propinquus, commonly known as the Marsh Damsel Bug, is a small predatory true bug in the family Nabidae. Like other damsel bugs, it is a nocturnal predator that subdues other insects, including prey larger than itself. The species has been observed in marshy habitats and is attracted to lights at night, presumably to hunt other insects drawn to illumination. As with most nabids, it possesses a muscular, swollen front femur armed with teeth to secure prey, and a short rostrum compared to plant-feeding true bugs.
predator nocturnal wetland beneficial-insect biocontrol
Nabis subcoleoptratus
Black Damsel Bug
Nabis subcoleoptratus, commonly known as the Black Damsel Bug, is a small predatory true bug in the family Nabidae. Like other damsel bugs, it is a nocturnal predator that feeds on other insects. The species is part of the genus Nabis, which contains numerous species across North America. Damsel bugs are economically important as natural predators in agricultural systems, helping control pest populations.
predator nocturnal beneficial-insect agricultural-pest-control true-bug
Parancistrocerus texensis
Parancistrocerus texensis is a species of solitary mason wasp in the subfamily Eumeninae. It is one of numerous small, cavity-nesting wasps in the genus Parancistrocerus that provision their larvae with paralyzed caterpillars. The species was described by Henri de Saussure in 1871, with the epithet suggesting a Texas origin. Like other members of its genus, it is difficult to distinguish from congeners without microscopic examination, and is frequently confused with similar genera such as Stenodynerus.
solitary-wasp mason-wasp cavity-nester caterpillar-predator pollinator beneficial-insect
Pasimachus californicus
California warrior beetle
Pasimachus californicus, commonly known as the California warrior beetle, is a large ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico, where it inhabits mixed oak woodlands and juniper-pinyon-oak woodlands. The species is an active predator that hunts at night and is considered beneficial for agricultural and natural ecosystems due to its predation on pest insects.
ground-beetle nocturnal beneficial-insect woodland-predator
Passaloecus cuspidatus
aphid wasp
Passaloecus cuspidatus is a small solitary wasp in the family Crabronidae, subfamily Pemphredoninae. It is an aphid predator that provisions its nests with paralyzed or dead aphids as food for its larvae. The species is found in North America, including Canada and the United States. Like other members of its genus, it nests in pre-existing cavities such as beetle borings in dead wood, hollow stems, and vacant galls.
solitary-wasp aphid-predator cavity-nester beneficial-insect Pemphredoninae North-America
Pemphredon
Typical Aphid Wasps, Aphid Wasps
Pemphredon is a genus of small to medium-sized solitary wasps in the family Crabronidae, commonly known as aphid wasps. The genus contains approximately 37 recognized species distributed across the Holarctic and northern Oriental regions. Females are specialized predators of aphids, which they hunt to provision nest cells for their larvae. These wasps are considered beneficial insects in agricultural and garden settings due to their role in aphid population control.
aphid-predator solitary-wasp biological-control progressive-provisioning Holarctic Pemphredoninae Crabronidae beneficial-insect stem-nesting gall-nesting
Perillus strigipes
Perillus strigipes is a predatory stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, native to North America. It belongs to the subfamily Asopinae, a group of predatory stink bugs that actively hunt insect prey. Like its congener Perillus bioculatus (the two-spotted stink bug), it is presumed to be a beneficial predator in agricultural and garden ecosystems, though specific ecological studies on this species are limited. The genus Perillus is notable for including species that prey on pest insects such as Colorado potato beetle.
predatory-stink-bug Pentatomidae Asopinae North-America Perillus beneficial-insect biological-control
Phymata metcalfi
jagged ambush bug
Phymata metcalfi is a species of jagged ambush bug in the family Reduviidae. As with other members of the genus Phymata, it is a predatory insect that hunts on flowers, using its raptorial front legs to seize prey. The species is part of a group of ambush bugs known for their distinctive flattened, angular body shape and effective camouflage among blossoms. Like congeners, it likely exploits the high insect traffic on composite flowers such as goldenrods and sunflowers.
predator ambush-predator flower-dwelling raptorial-legs Reduviidae Phymatinae composite-flowers goldenrod-associates beneficial-insect
Podabrus
soldier beetle, leatherwing
Podabrus is a genus of soldier beetles (family Cantharidae) found in California. Adults are elongate beetles with soft, flexible wing covers that give rise to the common name "leatherwings." The genus is one of three common genera of soldier beetles in California, alongside Cantharis and Chauliognathus. Members of this genus are diurnal and frequently observed on flowers or foliage.
soldier-beetle leatherwing beneficial-insect California-endemic aphid-predator Cantharidae
Podabrus
soldier beetle
Podabrus is a genus of soldier beetles (family Cantharidae) found in California. Members are elongate beetles with soft, flexible wing covers that give rise to the common name 'leatherwings.' The genus is one of approximately 11 genera of soldier beetles occurring in California, with about 160 species total in the state. Adults are diurnal and frequently observed on flowers or foliage.
predator aphid-predator beneficial-insect diurnal California-endemic aposematic-coloration death-feigning leatherwing