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The Red Coats Are Coming

The Red Coats are coming. The Red Coats are coming. No, not an army of soldiers. Soldier beetles. These insects (family Cantharida) resemble the uniforms of the British soldiers of the American Revolution, which is apparently how their name originated....

A soldier beetle (family Cantharida) looks out over a milkweed in search of more aphids. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

A soldier beetle (family Cantharida) looks out over a milkweed in search of more aphids. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Posted on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 4:06 PM

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Author: Kathy Keatley Garvey

Tags: aphids (52), beneficial insects (4), Cantharida (1), leatherwings (2), Leonotis leonurus (3), lion''s tail (3), pollinators (40), soldier beetles (9), UC Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program (29)

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Posts Tagged: leatherwings

The Red Coats Are Coming

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