12,690 observations
Wasp Beetle
Clytus arietis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Coleoptera ›Family: Cerambycidae ›Genus: Clytus
About
Clytus arietis, the wasp beetle, is a wasp-mimicking longhorn beetle species in the genus Clytus. It reaches 9–18 millimetres (0.35–0.71 in) in length, and flies well in sunshine from May to July, often visiting flowers for pollen and nectar. It is harmless but is protected by its wasp-like colours and movements, making it a Batesian mimic. The larvae live in dead wood. It also emanates a wasp buzz-like noise when threatened. They can be seen wandering around...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Wasp Beetle is Clytus arietis.
- Wasp Beetle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Wasp Beetle belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Wasp Beetle belongs to the class Insecta.
- Wasp Beetle belongs to the order Coleoptera.
- Wasp Beetle belongs to the family Cerambycidae.
- Wasp Beetle belongs to the genus Clytus.