Necydalis mellita (Say, 1835) is a animal in the Cerambycidae family, order Coleoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Necydalis mellita (Say, 1835)

Necydalis mellita (Say, 1835)

Necydalis mellita is a 2 cm long beetle with body traits that make it strongly resemble a wasp.

Family
Genus
Necydalis
Order
Coleoptera
Class
Insecta

About Necydalis mellita (Say, 1835)

Scientific name: Necydalis mellita (Say, 1835). This species of beetle is approximately 2 centimeters (0.8 inches) in length. Its antennae are longer than its entire body. This beetle has black and red coloration, an elongated body, and short elytra, which gives it a close resemblance to a wasp.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Coleoptera Cerambycidae Necydalis

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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