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Lion Beetle

Ulochaetes leoninus

Description:

Female Lion Beetle (Longhorn Beetle sp.) Length: Approximately 2. 5 inches

Habitat:

Mixed Sequoia and conifer forest, elevation 6000+ feet

Notes:

Was laying eggs in a dead stump. Seen laying eggs for approximately an hour before flying off. Appeared to be a Batesian mimic (although I haven't found any articles or sources that I can verify this with) - appeared remarkably similar to a bumblebee, esp. from a distance, and even had a display where it raised its abdomen in a threatening wasp-like gesture as seen in photo 3.

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Ava T-B
Ava T-B 8 years ago

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chicc adee
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chicc adee

California, USA

Spotted on Aug 20, 2015
Submitted on Sep 22, 2015

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