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πŸͺ² Beetles

African Net-winged Beetle

Lycus trabeatus

About

A brightly orange-red beetle with distinctive net-like wing venation and broad expanded elytra. It is toxic and serves as a model for many mimicry complexes.

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Did You Know?

Several unrelated beetle and moth species mimic its bright warning coloration to gain protection from predators.