Cactophagus amoenus, Uraba, Colombia

About 3-4cm in size. Note the ant hitchhiking on the hind leg :)
Another interesting characteristic are the yellow tips at the end of the antennae.

comments (4)

Christine Young

Lion

I think weevils are the cutest beetles! I'm not sure why the ant is on the weevil in this case, but I do know that ants often attack weevils. They attack them because the weevils venture into ant-tended territory while feeding on seedling bark, etc. The ants don't like this and will aggressively attack intruders. Posted 7 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Ants seem to truly fear nothing. This is only confirmed by so many insects mimicking ants, apparently they have such a fearful reputation that they'll surely be left alone if looking like an ant. Posted 7 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    So true. It often seems that ants and poop are the favorites for insects to mimic. Posted 7 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      Yes :) And I'd add trees too. Posted 7 years ago