Wasp beetle — size comparison

The wasp beetle visits flowers beside forest roads, hedges and woodland. Wasp-like colours and movement may deter attackers despite its lack of a sting. Larvae

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Length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Wasp beetle

Clytus arietis

ok. 16 mmAdult individual
Body length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełMeasurement: side

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Wasp beetleBody lengthapprox. 16 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Wasp beetle — size comparison — facts and sources

The wasp beetle visits flowers beside forest roads, hedges and woodland. Wasp-like colours and movement may deter attackers despite its lack of a sting.

Larvae develop in warm dry dead wood, including branches and wooden fencing. Adults sometimes emerge from firewood brought indoors.

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