Cardinal Beetle
Pyrochroa coccinea
The adult cardinal beetle is found along woodland edges, hedgerows, gardens, and rides where dead wood is nearby for its young. It is an active daylight beetle that flies between vegetation and often rests openly on leaves and flowers. Adults feed lightly on pollen, nectar, and small soft-bodied insects, while the bright red wing cases warn predators that it is unpalatable. Despite its vivid color, it is a harmless beetle to people and relies more on display and flight than force.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Cardinal Beetle