Pay attention to the clarity of the drawing of all parts of the soft body. The photo was taken in the afternoon. Description - Softbeetles (Latin Cantharidae) are a family of beetles from the superfamily Elateroidea. Adult insects have elongated bodies with soft cuticles; antennae 10-12-segmented, filiform; abdomen with seven sternites. Ground or soil larvae have black velvety covers. Most of the soft beetle species inhabit countries with cold and temperate climates. Red-footed softbeetle belongs to the Cantharididae family, which are characterized by a long, soft body and bright coloration. This family includes many beetles that are similar in appearance, but different in size. Where photographed - Ukraine. Lugansk region. Severodonetsk. On the banks of the Seversky Donets River. Summer 2020. Photographed with a Nikon D7100 camera in one frame, without stacking techniques.