Pseudomethoca bequaerti
Pseudomethoca bequaerti is a of velvet ant in the Mutillidae. Velvet ants are actually solitary , with females being wingless and often brightly colored with aposematic coloration. The Pseudomethoca is part of a diverse group of mutillids found in North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pseudomethoca bequaerti: //sjuːdoʊˈmɛθəkə bɛˈkwɑːrti//
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Images
Similar Taxa
- Pseudomethoca simillimaBoth are congeneric velvet ants with similar body plans and coloration patterns; P. simillima has been specifically noted as a potential model for mimicry by checkered beetles in the Enoclerus