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Image: Soldier Beetle Trichodes alvearius taking off from Knapweed

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Description: Brightly coloured Soldier Beetle at the moment of take-off. The elytra are fully lifted above the thorax; the hindwings are just unfurling and moving rapidly outwards; the hind legs are pushing off from the Brown Knapweed (Centaurea jacea) flower, while the forelegs are already in the air. The bright red abdomen, usually covered, is fully displayed - most likely this flash of colour helps to startle predators. Location:Dordogne, France, Europe
Title: Soldier Beetle Trichodes alvearius taking off from Knapweed
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Author: Ian Alexander
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