Biology:Podabrus

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Short description: Genus of beetles

Podabrus
Podabrus basillaris P1600102a.jpg
Podabrus basillaris
Scientific classification e
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

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

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

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External links

Wikidata ☰ Q18113579 entry