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Harlequin Beetle

Acrocinus longimanus

Photo by GregMayberry
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Field Notes

Description:

Large tropical beetle with enlarged front legs, and exceptionally large antennae. Its body can exceed 3" in length. Wing cover has ornate "harlequin" pattern of orange, black and green.

Habitat:

Feeds on tree sap.

Notes:

This specimen was photographed in Nauta, Peru. They are common in the Amazon rain forest.

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Comments (3)
Aaron_G
Love this species! I have a t-shirt with this on the front. :-)

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PublishedJanuary 12, 2012

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