Wasp-like Longicorn Beetle II - Hesthesis ferruginea

FAMILY CERAMBYCIDAE

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

Body length 20mm

 

This Longicorn Beetle mimics a wasp (Eumeninae ) to gain protection.

 

 

To mimic a wasp, it has the very short elytra (wing cover). There are the orange-yellow bands on its abdomen. 

 

 

 

We found this beetle once in Ford Road Conservation Area on Feb 2011. It was resting a grass stem. It was very slow moving. When disturbed, it warm up its wings a bit and fly away. 

 

The beetle can be found feeding on flowers. Larvae related with Eucalyptus and Leptospermum. 

 

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Reference:

1. Specimen Image Index - Insect Reference Collection Database - ICDB, Western Australian Department of Agriculture, 2006.

2. A guide to the Genera of Beetles of South Australia Part.7 - Matthews, E.G. & Reid C.A.M.Adelaide, Eureca Corporate Group. 1997, p 13.  

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Last updated: March 07, 2012.