Podabrus
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Podabrus
Podabrus sp-two-ariz is an undescribed species of soldier beetle (family Cantharidae) from Arizona. Like other Podabrus, it belongs to a genus of elongate, soft-bodied beetles commonly found on flowers and foliage. The genus is widespread in North America and includes species active as adults during daylight hours. This particular designation refers to a morphospecies awaiting formal description.
Podabrus diadema
soldier beetle
Podabrus diadema is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae, first described by Fabricius in 1798. It is native to North America, with distribution records from eastern Canada including New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and Nova Scotia. As a member of the soldier beetles, it belongs to a group known for soft, flexible elytra and aphid predation.
Podabrus edmundsae
soldier beetle
Podabrus edmundsae is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae, described by Fender in 1953. It is found in North America. As a member of the genus Podabrus, it shares the general characteristics of soldier beetles, including elongated bodies and soft, flexible wing covers. The species is one of approximately 160 soldier beetle species in California across 11 genera.
Podabrus falli
Podabrus falli is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae, first described by Hopping in 1929. It belongs to the genus Podabrus, one of approximately 160 soldier beetle species found in North America. Soldier beetles in this genus are characterized by their soft, flexible elytra and typically exhibit coloration combining dark brown to black with orange, red, or yellow markings. The species has been recorded in western Canada, specifically Alberta and British Columbia.
Podabrus fayi
Fay's Soldier Beetle
Podabrus fayi is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1866. As a member of the genus Podabrus, it belongs to a group of beetles commonly known as soldier beetles or leatherwings, recognized for their soft, flexible elytra and frequent aposematic coloration. The species is found in North America, though specific details regarding its biology and ecology remain limited in published literature.
Podabrus frater
Podabrus frater is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae, first described by LeConte in 1851. It is found in North America, with records from Canada and the United States. Like other members of its family, it possesses soft, flexible elytra that give soldier beetles their alternative common name of "leatherwings." The genus Podabrus is one of several common genera of soldier beetles in North America.
Podabrus intrusus
soldier beetle
Podabrus intrusus is a soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae, first described by Green in 1947. The species is found in North America, with records from eastern Canada including New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and Nova Scotia. Like other members of the genus Podabrus, it is likely a predator of soft-bodied insects, though specific details for this species are limited.
Podabrus nothoides
soldier beetle
Podabrus nothoides is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae. The species is distributed across parts of North America including Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Ontario in Canada. As a member of the genus Podabrus, it shares the general characteristics of soldier beetles including soft, flexible elytra and predatory habits.
Podabrus planulus
Podabrus planulus is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae. It is found in North America, with records from Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and other regions. As a member of the genus Podabrus, it shares the general characteristics of soldier beetles: elongated body form, soft and flexible elytra, and predatory habits.
Podabrus pruinosus gradatus
Podabrus pruinosus gradatus is a subspecies of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae. It belongs to a genus of elongate, soft-bodied beetles commonly found on flowers. Like other cantharids, it likely exhibits aposematic coloration warning predators of its chemical defenses. The subspecific status indicates geographic or morphological variation within the broader P. pruinosus species complex.
Podabrus tricostatus
Three-ribbed Soldier Beetle
Podabrus tricostatus is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (Ontario, Québec) and the United States (Vermont). The species is part of a diverse genus of soldier beetles that are commonly associated with flowers and foliage where they prey on soft-bodied insects.