Wasp mimic longhorn beetle
Hesthesis spp.
-37.9737, 145.397
Field Notes
Description:
A large longicorn which looks very similar to the larger flower wasps (Tiphiidae;Thynnus) around at the same time of year. <br>
About 30mm body.
Habitat:
Feeding on Ti-tree flowers in city water catchment area. These flowers were being attended by many hundreds of species.
Notes:
This genus is known for very diminished elytra. See pic 2 <br>
Likely to be H.plorator <br>
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