Margined Leatherwing Beetle

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Chauliognathus marginatus

Margined Leatherwing Beetle, a reference photo
Photo: Rhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

Chauliognathus marginatus, known generally as the margined leatherwing or margined soldier beetle, is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae. It is found in Central America and North America. It is most commonly found on white flowers in spring and early summer.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Margined Leatherwing 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 marginatus

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