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Platerodrilus ruficollis
This is a female trilobite beetle, which gets its name from its resemblance to the extinct fossil arthophods, the trilobites. On the other hand, the male beetle resembles the typical net-winged beetle (family Lycidae). Apparently, the female beetle stays in the larva form throughout its live.
Rainforest.
Spotted on Dec 26, 2014
Submitted on Dec 30, 2014
1 Comment
Nice spotting!