Atalantycha neglecta, the neglected soldier beetle, is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae. It is largely found in the United States, with its northern range extending to Ontario and Quebec.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Neglected 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.
Easily confused with
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Cantharidae
- Genus
- Atalantycha
- Species
- Atalantycha neglecta
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