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InsectLCLeast Concern

Soldier Beetle

Rhagonycha fulva

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The soldier beetle, or bloodsucker beetle, is common on summer flowers, particularly hogweed and ragwort. Despite the name it is harmless; pairs are often seen mating.

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Quick Facts

Category
Insect
Latin name
Rhagonycha fulva
IUCN Status
LC — Least Concern
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Conservation Status: LC

Least Concern — assessed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.