Ohio Soldier Beetles | Insects | Coleoptera
Overview Of Ohio Soldier Beetles
Soldier beetles are soft bodied insects often seen on flowers where they feed on nectar pollen and small insects They inhabit Ohios meadows gardens and forest edges and are beneficial predators of aphids and other pests.
Verified Species Examples
Goldenrod Soldier Beetle Chauliognathus Pensylvanicus | Margined Leatherwing Chauliognathus Marginatus
Finding And Observing Soldier Beetles
Soldier beetles can be observed on flowering plants during summer months Their bright colors and slow movements make them easy to spot.
Authoritative Reference Sources
Ohio State University Extension Entomology | Bugguide Iowa State University | Integrated Taxonomic Information System Itis | Peterson Field Guide To Beetles
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