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Genus: | Rhagonycha Eschscholtz, 1830 |
Rhagonycha is a genus of soldier beetle belonging to the family Cantharidae. There are at least 140 described species in Rhagonycha.
The soldier beetles (Cantharidae) are relatively soft-bodied, straight-sided beetles. They are cosmopolitan in distribution. One of the first described species has a color pattern reminiscent of the red coats of early British soldiers, hence the common name. They are also known commonly as leatherwings because of their soft elytra.
The common red soldier beetle, also misleadingly known as the bloodsucker beetle, and popularly known in England as the Hogweed Bonking Beetle is a species of soldier beetle (Cantharidae).
Rhagonycha campestris is a species of soldier beetles in the family Cantharidae. It is found in North America.
Rhagonycha vilis is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae. It is found in North America.
Rhagonycha sylvatica is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae. It is found in North America.
Rhagonycha angulata is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae. It is found in North America.
Rhagonycha imbecillis is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae. It is found in North America.
Rhagonycha longula is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae. It is found in North America.
Rhagonycha proxima is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae. It is found in North America.
Rhagonycha scitula is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae. It is found in North America.
Rhagonycha vestigialis is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae. It is found in North America.
Rhagonycha mollis is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae. It is found in North America.
Rhagonycha greeni is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae. It is found in North America.
Rhagonycha parvicollis is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae. It is found in North America.
Rhagonycha umbrina is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae. It is found in North America.
Rhagonycha tantilla is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae. It is found in North America.
Rhagonycha hirticula is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae. It is found in North America.
Rhagonycha excavata is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae. It is found in North America.
Rhagonycha coloradensis is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae. It is found in North America.
Rhagonycha recta is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae. It is found in North America.
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