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Harlequin Beetle

Acrocinus longimanus

Description:

Large beetle with bright orange design and very long feelers.

Habitat:

Amazon rain forest

Notes:

When threatened, this beetle makes a rasping sound by rubbing its head against its neck, for example when that cheeky squirrel monkey (Saimiri sciureus) wants to eat it.

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GartvanGennip
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GartvanGennip

Belén, Loreto, Peru

Spotted on May 16, 2012
Submitted on Jul 4, 2014

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