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Scorpion-beetle

Onichocerus albitarsis

Photo by TamaraMiranda
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Field Notes

Description:

This beetle has the last segment of the antennas modified to inject toxins.

Habitat:

Urbanized area

Reference Links:

Onychocerus albitarsis, Insetologia - Identificação de insetos: Besouro-Escorpião em São Paulo

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Comments (5)
Andrew44
Hi Tamara, great photo! I am wondering if it is possible to use this photo in an academic publication with credit to the photographer? Thanks, Dr. Andrew A. Walker (https://researchers.uq.edu.au/researcher/10272)
TamaraMiranda
I had forgotten! Thanks for reminding me of that bayucca :D
bayucca
Onychocerus albitarsis, please, complete the scientific name as well.
Sckel
Lindo. Fofo. Eu amo a língua dele pra fora. :D

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