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A small scale insect (diameter around 5mm), with a very distinctive look. Last photo shows an individual parasitised by what seems to be a wasp larva.
A preserved area within Atlantic Forest.
After three years, I am still looking for an ID for this gorgeous insect. Even specialists aren't sure about it. I was requested to collect them for research, but I don't like the idea of killing critters to study them...
Spotted on Jan 1, 2016
Submitted on Mar 19, 2019
4 Comments
They really look alike! Thanks for the tip, Mark.
Might have some relationship with this native NZ species...
https://nzacfactsheets.landcareresearch....
You're welcome, Tukup.
Cool. Weird. Thanks Sergio.