RE: Mimicry - The wasp beetle - Clytus arietis

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Type: original post | Authentic: authentic | Importance: important

Topic: Entomology and Insect Mimicry

Tags: #nature #beetles #insects #mimicry

Claim: The wasp beetle (Clytus arietis) is a harmless insect that mimics the appearance and behavior of a wasp to protect itself from predators, but it has no stinger and is beneficial to the ecosystem.

Stance: support

quote — Physical Differences Description

Why it matters: This helps people understand the difference between harmful and harmless insects, so that no one kills these beetles that are beneficial to the ecosystem out of unnecessary fear.

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