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Black-headed Cardinal Beetle

Pyrochroa coccinea

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Coleoptera ›Family: Pyrochroidae ›Genus: Pyrochroa

About

The name cardinal beetle typically refers to three different species of beetles. The red-headed or 'common' cardinal beetle (Pyrochroa serraticornis) is a red to orange beetle with, as the name suggests, a red head. It is about 20 millimetres (0.79 in) long, and is found throughout Britain. The rarer black-headed cardinal beetle (P. coccinea), similarly found at sites across Britain, is larger and a deeper blood red. The scarce cardinal beetle (Schizotus pectinicornis) also has a black...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black-headed Cardinal Beetle?
The scientific name of Black-headed Cardinal Beetle is Pyrochroa coccinea.
What is the conservation status of Black-headed Cardinal Beetle?
The Black-headed Cardinal Beetle has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Black-headed Cardinal Beetle belong to?
Black-headed Cardinal Beetle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Black-headed Cardinal Beetle belong to?
Black-headed Cardinal Beetle belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Black-headed Cardinal Beetle belong to?
Black-headed Cardinal Beetle belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Black-headed Cardinal Beetle belong to?
Black-headed Cardinal Beetle belongs to the order Coleoptera.
What family does Black-headed Cardinal Beetle belong to?
Black-headed Cardinal Beetle belongs to the family Pyrochroidae.
What genus does Black-headed Cardinal Beetle belong to?
Black-headed Cardinal Beetle belongs to the genus Pyrochroa.