Cantharis nigra

Very similar to the red pronotum variety of Cantharis flavilabris, but in C. nigra the scutellum is red (black scutellum in the red pronotum variety of C. flavilabris)

The red pronotum variety of Cantharis flavilabris (see above).

Photographs required showing clearly the pronotum and scutellum.

Hay meadows, and damper grassland.

Late May to late July.

It appears to be widespread in England and Wales, but true status is difficult to determine as the name Cantharis nigra was previously given to a totally different species.

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland is difficult to determine as the name Cantharis nigra was previously given to a totally different species.