November 11, 2010
Beetles shaped as a bee
This is a bunch of beetle larva trying to look like a bee. Why? Because they want to attract a real bee, hitch a ride to the hyve so they can gorge themselves on all the riches that are present there.
Don’t believe me?
check for yourself: Parasite of the Day: November 9 – Meloe franciscanus.
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jayjay said,
October 12, 2011 at 3:19 pm
For real? what a sneaky technique for predatory hunting these creatures have evolved, fascinating indeed.