Discodon
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Discodon planicolle
Pale-shouldered Soldier Beetle
Discodon planicolle is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae, commonly known as the Pale-shouldered Soldier Beetle. It occurs in North America. The species is documented through over 400 observational records on iNaturalist, indicating it is moderately well-observed in the field. As with other Cantharidae, it likely exhibits soft-bodied elytra and is active during daylight hours.