Rhagonycha fulva
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Subkingdom: | Eumetazoa |
| Superphylum: | Ecdysozoa |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Hexapoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Subclass: | Pterygota |
| Infraclass: | Neoptera |
| Superorder: | Endopterygota |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Elateriformia |
| Superfamily: | Elateroidea |
| Family: | Cantharidae |
| Subfamily: | Cantharinae |
| Tribe: | Cantharini |
| Genus: | Rhagonycha |
| Subgenus: | Rhagonycha |
Rhagonycha fulva is a species of soldier beetle (Cantharidae). They are often found in bushes or on grass and fields, they will grow up to a length of 1cm. The shell is a reddish, yellow colour with a black tip at the rear.
This beetle is very common in Europe, Anatolia and has been introduced to North America, it is well-established in British Columbia, Quebec and Ontario.
Common name(s): Common red soldier beetle, Hogweed bonking beetle
This beetle is very common in Europe, Anatolia and has been introduced to North America, it is well-established in British Columbia, Quebec and Ontario.
Common name(s): Common red soldier beetle, Hogweed bonking beetle
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