This is red form of one of the Soldier beetles Cantharidae or leatherwings known as Cantharis nigra. They typically appear all black as per the name.

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This is an image of one of the Soldier beetles (Cantharidae) or leatherwings known as Cantharis nigra. They typically appear all black as per the name but this is the attractive form with a red to the legs and pronotum. Seen here on a nettle leaf at the edge of a meadow on a very dewy morning.

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Size: 5134px × 2888px
Location: Scorton, Lancashire, UK
Photo credit: © Rod Hill / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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