Margined Leatherwing Beetle Chauliognathus marginatus

Come spring, look for these soft-bodied soldier beetles swarming white flowers in search of pollen and prey. The name "leatherwing" comes from their unusually soft, flexible wing covers — a rarity among beetles. They're not aggressive despite the military name; they're gentle predators that hunt smaller insects while feeding on flowers, making them one of nature's more pleasant garden visitors.