Classification
The Chauliognathus subfamily consists of beetles with elytra (front wings) that are softer than most other species within this family. The Latin name pennsylvanicus translates to Pennsylvania.
Domain Eukarya (membrane bound organelles)
Kingdom Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Insecta (Insects)
Order
Coleoptera
(Beetles)
Suborder Polyphaga (Water, Rove, Scarab, Longhorn, Leaf and Snout Beetles)
Superfamily Elateroidea (Click, Firefly and Soldier Beetles)
Family Cantharidae (Soldier Beetles)
Subfamily Chauliognathinae
Genus Chauliognathus
Species pennsylvanicus
