Chariessa dichroa
Species of beetle
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Chariessa dichroa is a species of checkered beetle, belonging to the genus Chariessa. It is found in North America, most commonly on the West Coast.[1][2][3] C. dichroa is distinguished from similar members of its genus by its black legs. Like other Chariessa beetles, it is carnivorous.[4]
| Chariessa dichroa | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Cleridae |
| Genus: | Chariessa |
| Species: | C. dichroa |
| Binomial name | |
| Chariessa dichroa (LeConte, 1865) | |
