Goldenrod Soldier Beetle

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Chauliognathus pensylvanicus

Goldenrod Soldier Beetle, a reference photo
Photo: WanderingMogwai · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The goldenrod soldier beetle or Pennsylvania leatherwing (Chauliognathus pensylvanicus) is a species of soldier beetle (Cantharidae).

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Goldenrod Soldier Beetle being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Coleoptera
Family
Cantharidae
Species
Chauliognathus pensylvanicus

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