Trichius fasciatus, the Eurasian bee beetle, is a beetle with elytra that are yellow with black stripes, and an abdomen that is covered with white or orange hairs.
This pattern and hairs make it look like a bumblebee, which gives them better protection from predators.
The survival strategy of mimicry (here Batesian) is pretty common in insects.
First time I ever see one! Apparently they mostly populate forested, mountainous areas.
This pattern and hairs make it look like a bumblebee, which gives them better protection from predators.
The survival strategy of mimicry (here Batesian) is pretty common in insects.
First time I ever see one! Apparently they mostly populate forested, mountainous areas.