Two-lined Leatherwing Atalantycha bilineata

This distinctive soldier beetle is named for the two neat lines running across its body, making it instantly recognizable once you know what to look for. Also called the two-lined leather-wing, it's a North American native that hunts smaller insects with the typical soldier beetle efficiency. Like its cousins in the Cantharidae family, it's a beneficial predator that helps keep garden and crop pests under control while showcasing that elegant, distinctive stripe pattern.