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Ulochaetes
Lion Beetle
Ulochaetes is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Necydalinae. The genus contains at least two described species: Ulochaetes leoninus, distributed in North America, and Ulochaetes vacca, found in Bhutan and China. Ulochaetes leoninus is notable for its striking wasp-mimicry, featuring yellow and black coloration and a slender body form that causes it to be frequently mistaken for a wasp or hornet. The genus is relatively small and poorly studied, with most ecological information derived from observations of the North American species.
Ulochaetes leoninus
Lion Beetle
Ulochaetes leoninus, commonly known as the lion beetle, is a species of long-horned beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It is native to North America, with records from the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The species is notable for its wasp-like appearance, which serves as a form of protective mimicry.