Conifer forest in Grover Hot Springs State Park, Sierra Nevada, Alpine County, California.
Podabrus sp. Soldier Beetle (Cantharidae), Redwood City, San Mateo County, California - April 2010.
A couple of mating Soldier Beetles (Cantharidae sp.), photographed along the Virl O. Norton Trail at Almaden Quicksilver County Park in southern Santa Clara County. I think these might belong to the Tribe Podabrini, but can't be sure because the picture quality isn't that great.