About Cardinal Beetle
A striking flat beetle with a bright scarlet body and large black eyes. Larvae are predators under bark.
Did You Know?
Named for its bright cardinal-red color that matches the robes of Roman Catholic cardinals.
Distribution
Where Cardinal Beetle can be found
Seasonal Activity
Peak activity
Moderate
Low / dormant
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APA:
Orbitrock. (2026). Cardinal Beetle (Pyrochroa coccinea). Retrieved from https://orbitrock.com/insect/cardinal-beetle
MLA:
"Cardinal Beetle." Orbitrock, https://orbitrock.com/insect/cardinal-beetle.