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Necydalis mellita
Slender Long-horned Beetle
Necydalis mellita is a longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, characterized by its wasp-mimicking appearance. Adults are approximately 2 cm in length with antennae longer than the body. The species exhibits Batesian mimicry through its black and red coloration, elongate body, short elytra that expose the wings, and constricted pronotum. This morphological convergence with wasps likely provides protection from predators.