Lycid-mimicking Beetle - ? Aphiorhynchus sp.,

FAMILY CERAMBYCIDAE

This page contains information and pictures about Lycid-mimicking Beetles that we found in the Brisbane area, Queensland, Australia.

Body length 20mm

 

 

 

The beetle about to fly away. We can see its hind wings which are normally folded under the forewings cover. Beetles only use their hind wings for flying. The harden forewings are used as the protection to their hind wings and abdomen. When fly, the forewings are just open and have no or very minor aero-dynamic effect.

 

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Last updated: March 10, 2012.