Red Soldier Beetle, Rhagonycha fulva

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Red Soldier Beetle, Rhagonycha fulva

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http://www.durgan.org/URL/?XIZOQ 24 June 2012 Red Soldier Beetle, Rhagonycha fulva
Found about twenty of the Red Soldier Beetle, Rhagonycha fulvabeetle on my parsnip from last year left to produce seed.This beetle is relatively easy to identify, and is very beneficial, since it destroys many insects interfering with man’s endeavours.
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Re: Red Soldier Beetle, Rhagonycha fulva

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Brilliant photos, Durgan
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