Goldenrod Soldier Beetle
Behold the dazzling charmers of the Midwest meadows – the Goldenrod Soldier Beetle! With their striking golden hues and relentless energy, these tiny warriors paint the prairies with a touch of brilliance.
General Information
The beetles are soft-bodied orange and black beetles.
| Name: | Goldenrod Soldier Beetle |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Chauliognathus pennsylvanicus. |
| Life cycle: | larvae that turn into soft body beetles |
| Found: | Mainly in Midwest US and Canada |
| Habitat: | Commonly found on plant vegetation around bodies of water. |
| Active: | July – September |
Flowers & Plants Commonly Found On
Milkweed
The beetle is found on Milkweed along with the Milkweed Bug,Tussock Moth, Caterpillar, Monarch butterfly, and caterpillar.
Milkweed is considered a host plant, that caterpillars and adult Monarchs, as well as the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail , Skippers, and honey bees look to for its rich source of nectar.
Additional Post: Collect & Plant Milkweed Seed
Rattlesnake Master
Rattlesnake Master is a tall grass prairie species, Rattlesnake Master grows from 3 to 5 feet tall, with flowers that have a sweet aroma that attracts various pollinators.
Goldenrod
Goldenrod is a native plant in the United States. It grows 3’ to 6’ tall with yellow pyramid-shaped flower heads during the late summer and fall.
Plenty of insects love goldenrods like bees, blister beetles, damsels, and additional beetles.
Additional Post: Goldenrod Fly Produces Galls
Sometimes these beetles occur in such great numbers on the goldenrod blossoms as to bend the plant down by their weight. Here they are in constant motion, crawling over the plant and over each other. But they can fly readily, and do so often, passing from cluster to cluster.
Queen Anne’s Lace
Queen Anne’s Lace is a wildflower that grows up to 3 feet tall with beautiful white blooms.
The blooms as they age look like cup-shaped bird nests.
Photos of Goldenrod Soldier Beetle
The beetles do not cause harm to flower beds, gardens, and crop plants and will not bite or sting humans or pets.
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