Wasp beetle head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a wasp beetle (Clytus arietis). This beetle mimics the appearance and mov

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Wasp beetle head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a wasp beetle (Clytus arietis). This beetle mimics the appearance and movements of wasps. The adult beetle feeds on pollen and nectar from flowers, especially umbelliferous ones. The larvae feed on rotting wood.

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