Cantharis nigricans
C. nigricans is another common soldier beetle and we find this quite regularly during the Spring and at a number of sites (including Eakring Flash) Like many soldier beetle species, it is commonly found on the flowerheads of Umbelliferous plants and frequently in grassy areas.
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UK distribution of Cantharis nigricans
 

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Updated September 2011

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