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03.02.2023
Cantharis lateralis L., 1758
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The 5 to 7 mm large soldier beetle Cantharis lateralis (family Cantharidae) is one of 24 representatives of the genus in Germany. In Europe the genus comprises around 80 species. In our fauna, Cantharis lateralis can be distinguished from similar species by the double pubescence and the yellow margin of the elytra. Its distribution stretches from North Africa over Europe, Asia minor and the Caucasus to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Afghanistan. The eurytopic species inhabits the edges of ponds and rivers and wet, boggy meadows. They can be found on flower umbels and low vegetation. The beetles prey on other insects but also feed on pollen. In Germany, Cantharis lateralis is recorded from all Federal States and is not endangered. (CB)
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