The Soldier Beetle - P. pruinosis is also known by the name(s) of: Leatherwing Beetle.
The Soldier Beetle - P. pruinosis is typically 0.4 inches to 0.6 inches (11mm to 17mm) in size and has the following descriptors / identifiers: flower; flying; helpful; orange; black; long wings; beneficial; pollinator.
It has a typical diet of the following: honeydew.
Territorial Area Map (Visual Reference Guide)
The map below showcases (in blue) the states and territories of North America where the Soldier Beetle - P. pruinosis may be found (but is not limited to). This sort of data can be useful in seeing concentrations of a particular species over the continent as well as revealing possible migratory patterns over a species' given lifespan. Some species are naturally confined by environment, weather, mating habits, food resources and the like while others see widespread expansion across most, or all, of North America.
