Pseudomethoca aureovestita
Pseudomethoca aureovestita is a of velvet ant in the Mutillidae. Like other mutillids, females are wingless and -like in appearance, while males possess wings. The Pseudomethoca includes species that may serve as models for mimetic beetles, particularly checkered beetles (Cleridae) such as Enoclerus ichneumoneus.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pseudomethoca aureovestita: /ˌsjuːdoʊməˈθoʊkə ɔːriəʊvɛˈstiːtə/
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Behavior
Females have been observed moving rapidly and erratically across dry sandy substrates, making them difficult to photograph. This active is characteristic of many mutillid .
Similar Taxa
- Pseudomethoca simillimaBoth are in the same and share similar coloration patterns that may serve as models for mimetic beetles; P. simillima has been specifically noted as a potential model for Enoclerus ichneumoneus