Podabrus

Podabrus is a genus of soldier beetles in the family Cantharidae. There are at least 110 described species in Podabrus, recorded from Europe, North America and Asia.[1][2][3][4]

Podabrus tricostatus

Podabrus
Podabrus basillaris
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Cantharidae
Subfamily: Cantharinae
Tribe: Podabrini
Genus: Podabrus
Westwood, 1838
Synonyms

Brachynotus Kirby, 1837 nec De Haan, 1833

Many Podabrus appear to mimic fireflies, such as the winter firefly.

See also

References

  1. "Podabrus". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2018-03-17.
  2. "Podabrus". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 2018-03-17.
  3. "Podabrus Genus Information". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 2018-03-17.
  4. "Podabrus Overview". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 2018-03-17.

Further reading

  • Media related to Podabrus at Wikimedia Commons


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