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Parasitic beetle

Cissites maculata

Photo by Juan DiTrani
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Field Notes

Notes:

This beetle specie is parasitic on large bees like Centris and Xylocopa

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Comments (3)
Juan DiTrani
yes, the liquid is a defense mechanism but I think it only works with other insects or small animals
Latimeria
Interesting. Is that yellow liquid it's oozing from its joints a defense mechanism, akin to blister beetles? And my second question, did you test that for yourself? :p

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PublishedJune 16, 2011

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