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Cantharis nigricans (soldier beetle) One of the many species of Soldier Beetles with black elytra Cantharidae,Cantharis,Cantharis nigricans,Europe,Grey sailor beetle,Macro,Netherlands,Slabroek,Uden Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Cantharis nigricans (soldier beetle)

One of the many species of Soldier Beetles with black elytra

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  1. View Claire Hamilton's profile
    Claire Hamilton
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    Looks like it to me with the markings Posted 11 years ago
  2. View WildFlower's profile
    WildFlower
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    The colour of the legs is not the same. Posted 11 years ago
  3. View Pudding4brains's profile
    Pudding4brains
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    Hi Ferdy, I've changed the ID on this one from C.obscura to C.nigricans ;o) Posted 8 years ago, modified 8 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
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      Thanks a lot! Posted 8 years ago

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The Grey sailor beetle

The Grey sailor beetle is a beetle in the Cantharis family that share common traits such as soft forewings. The adult length is 7 - 11 mm, they are often found in flowers throughout Europe.

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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Jun 7, 2014. Captured May 25, 2014 14:13.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/16.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO100
  • 105mm