Macrosiagon limbata (Female)

The males of this species have incredible antennae:
https://bugguide.net/node/view/405629/bgimage

Fun fact: Females lay eggs on flowers frequented by bees. The first instar larva climbs on a bee and hitchhikes to the bee's nest where it behaves as a parasitoid! The following instars feed on the bee larvae, pollen, and nectar stored in the nest.

Habitat: Rural garden

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Patomarazul

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Nice! Posted 5 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Thanks! Posted 5 years ago

Flown Kimmerling

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Beautiful species! i am envious!

And yay for another cool parasitoid! Posted 5 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Wouldn't it be so cool to find a larva on a bee!? Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
    
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    YESSS! Oh my gosh! I'm going to have to start scouting insects/flowers! :O Posted 5 years ago

Paul Dirksen

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Gorgeous beetle Christine.
Posted 5 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Thanks Paul :) Posted 5 years ago

The Macrosiagon limbata

''Macrosiagon limbata'' is a species of wedge-shaped beetle in the family Ripiphoridae. It is found in Central America, North America, and South America.

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Similar species: Beetles

Species identified by Christine Young