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Lion Longhorn Beetle - Ulochaetes leoninus

Lion Longhorn Beetle - Ulochaetes leoninus
In Westwood - elevation 5100ft, Lassen County, California, USA
Size: 30mm
A rather interesting looking Beetle!

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Lion Longhorn Beetle - Ulochaetes leoninus Lion Longhorn Beetle - Ulochaetes leoninus

Midge impersonator
Reminds me of some Chironomini, though why anybody would want to imitate a harmless and edible fly is unclear.

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