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Clytus arietis From a chalk health habitat north-east of Munich, not far from the airport. Clytus arietis,Deutschland,Geotagged,Germany,Insekt,Käfer,Spring,Tiere,Wasp beetle Click/tap to enlarge

Clytus arietis

From a chalk health habitat north-east of Munich, not far from the airport.

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Clytus arietis, the wasp beetle, is a wasp-mimicking longhorn beetle species in the genus Clytus. It reaches 9–18 millimetres (0.35–0.71 in) in length, and flies well in sunshine from May to July, often visiting flowers for pollen and nectar.

Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by pysailor
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Uploaded Apr 28, 2025. Captured Apr 27, 2025 14:27 in CR2R+JX Marzling, Germany.
  • Canon EOS R5
  • f/8.0
  • 1/500s
  • ISO320
  • 400mm