soldier beetle

a year later, but BugGuide prevails - Cantharis oregona

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Christine Young

Lion

Hmm. It could be Silis or Podabrus sp. It also resembles Cantharis sp.. Plus, there are other visually similar genera, such as Cultellunguis. Soooo, I have no clue. Did you post it on BG? Posted 3 years ago
1. morpheme
  
  Lion
  
  Podabrus is probably a good starting place - I know that the genus is present in this area. I did put it on BugGuide. We'll see if they can come up with anything. I have other more diagnostic, if not as artistic views for them... Posted 3 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Great, hope you get an ID! Posted 3 years ago
  2. 1. morpheme
      
      Lion
      
      Nothing yet from BugGuide, but my book appears to indicate Cantharis sp. - the pronotum conceals part of the head (it's more visible in other photos). There are several species that appear to me to be similarly colored and all 22 recorded species don't yet appear on BugGuide, so I don't think I can get more specific without some help... Posted 3 years ago
    2. 1. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Oh, cool! Hopefully someone will be able to get it to species at some point. Posted 3 years ago