soldier beetle

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇭 Switzerland

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Eklem bacaklılar)

Class

Insecta (böcek)

Order

Coleoptera (Kın kanatlılar)

Family

Cantharidae

Genus

Cantharis

Species

Cantharis rustica (soldier beetle)

Names in Other Languages

German Soldatenkäfer

Similar Species in Cantharis

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Cantharid beetle

Cantharis nigra

Near Threatened

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Red-Spotted Soldier Beetle

Cantharis rufa

Least Concern

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Livid Soldier Beetle

Cantharis livida

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of soldier beetle?

The scientific name of soldier beetle is Cantharis rustica. It belongs to the genus Cantharis.

What is the conservation status of soldier beetle?

soldier beetle (Cantharis rustica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does soldier beetle live?

soldier beetle is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland.

What family does soldier beetle belong to?

soldier beetle (Cantharis rustica) belongs to the genus Cantharis, which is part of the taxonomic family Cantharidae.

Is soldier beetle endangered?

No, soldier beetle (Cantharis rustica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does soldier beetle belong to?

soldier beetle (Cantharis rustica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of soldier beetle?

The closest relatives of soldier beetle in the genus Cantharis include Cantharid beetle, Red-Spotted Soldier Beetle, Livid Soldier Beetle.