Silis-difficilis-flavida

Guides

• Silis difficilis

  Hardy Soldier Beetle

  Silis difficilis is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae, distributed across North America. The species was described by LeConte in 1850. Two subspecies are recognized: Silis difficilis difficilis and Silis difficilis flavida. Soldier beetles in this family are generally soft-bodied, predatory or omnivorous beetles commonly found on flowers and foliage.

  soldier-beetleCantharidaeNorth-AmericaLeConte-1850Silis-difficilis-difficilisSilis-difficilis-flavida