Rhagonycha fulva
Red Soldier Beetle
Rhagonycha fulva, Red Soldier Beetle. Common during July, often seen mating on flowers such as Hogweed. Adults and larvae feed on small insects such as Aphids.
Photograph detail
Slide 1: Rhagonycha fulva, Red Soldier Beetle on Hogweed, Heracleum sphondylium. West Wood, Redmire. July.
Slide 2: Rhagonycha fulva, Red Soldier Beetles, mating pair. On Hogweed, Heracleum sphondylium. West Wood, Redmire. July.
Slide 3: Rhagonycha fulva, Red Soldier Beetle on Hogweed, Heracleum sphondylium. West Wood, Redmire. July.
Slide 4: Rhagonycha fulva, Red Soldier Beetles, mating pair. On Hogweed, Heracleum sphondylium. West Wood, Redmire. July.