Rhagonycha

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Rhagonycha
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Rhagonycha nigriceps
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Rhagonycha

Eschscholtz, 1830
R. limbata

Rhagonycha is a genus of soldier beetle belonging to the family Cantharidae. There are at least 140 described species in Rhagonycha.

Soldier beetle Family of beetles

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.

Rhagonycha recta Rhagonycha recta.jpg
Rhagonycha recta

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