Rustic soldier beetle — size comparison

The rustic soldier beetle occurs at forest margins, clearings, meadows, parks and gardens. It travels over vegetation where small insects and pollen are availab

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Length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Rustic soldier beetle

Cantharis rustica

12,5 mmAdult individual
Body length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełMeasurement: side

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
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Rustic soldier beetleBody length12.5 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

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Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Rustic soldier beetle — size comparison — facts and sources

The rustic soldier beetle occurs at forest margins, clearings, meadows, parks and gardens. It travels over vegetation where small insects and pollen are available.

Larvae hunt small invertebrates nearby. Adults appear from spring to summer, most often April to July.

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