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Wasp Mimic Longhorn Beetle - Necydalis laevicollis - male
Copyright © 2007 Lynette Schimming

Wasp Mimic Longhorn Beetle - Necydalis laevicollis - Male
Rattlesnake Mountain, Washington, USA
July 28, 2007
Styloxus?
Contributed by Lynette Schimming on 4 September, 2007 - 9:13am
Last updated 4 September, 2007 - 4:49pm

Moved
Moved from Necydalis.
… Lynette Schimming, 4 September, 2007 - 4:49pm

I agree with Ted.
I agree with Ted MacRae's ID, and add that this specimen is a male.
… Eric R. Eaton, 4 September, 2007 - 2:25pm

Moved
Thanks, I'll move it to genus level for now.
… Lynette Schimming, 4 September, 2007 - 9:45am

Necydalis sp.
There are 6 species in the western U.S. - the coloration and pronotal shape make me think this is Necydalis laevicollis.
… Ted C. MacRae, 4 September, 2007 - 9:43am

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