Donegal Wildlife Database - Insects - Cantharidae
Soldier Beetles are so-called because they are mostly red and black - like old soldier's uniforms. The adults are often seen on the heads of Umbellifers, but are carnivorous. Their larvae, which live on the ground are carnivorous also.
Cantharis pallida
Record from Raphoe - Mongorrey - 7th June 2004
Grid Reference C258034
A Soldier Beetle - Cantharis pallida - on Bramble - Rubus fruticosa agg.
Cantharis pellucida
Record from Raphoe - Mongorrey - 7th June 2004
Grid Reference C258034
A soldier beetle - Cantharis pellucida.
Specimen shown about 15mm long, on Bramble - Rubus fruticosa agg.
Cantharis lateralis
Record from Raphoe - Town - 7th June 2004
Grid Reference C258034
Specimen shown about 15mm long, on Cow Parsley - Anthriscus sylvestris.
Rhagonycha fulva
Record from Raphoe - Town - 12th July 2004
Grid Reference C258034
Specimen shown about 15mm long, on Yorkshire Fog - Holcus lanatus.