Soldier Beetle
Cantharidae
Insects and ArachnidsConservation: Varies by species
Soldier beetles are soft-bodied, often orange-and-black beetles found on flowers in summer. They feed on pollen and nectar and eat aphids, making them helpful garden visitors.
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