Clytus arietis

Clytus arietis
It’s all a trick! ??
This insect belongs to the Cerambycidae family, or beetles with long horns. It has a vibrant coloration that imitates that of wasps ?: this way he protects himself from predators, even if the insect isn’t actually dangerous at all.
The larvae live in dead wood and the adults are often seen on the edges of forests. It feeds on the pollen of numerous flower species ??
Clytus arietis is a common species throughout much of Europe.
⁉️ Did you know? ?
This insect also mimics wasps in behavior: it runs in all directions on tree trunks and vegetation, tapping its antennae in a wasp-like way. It even emits the typical wasp buzz when disturbed! ?
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