title: Cratosilis laeta
text: # Cratosilis laeta
  
  Cratosilis laeta is a species of soldier beetle belonging to the family Cantharidae.
  
  ## Description
  
  Cratosilis laeta can reach a length of 6–7 millimetres (0.24–0.28 in). These small insects have a black head and a reddish pronotum, while elytrae are brownish with black bands.
  
  ## Distribution
  
  This species can be found in Italy and Switzerland.
  
  