wasp nest beetles

A form of wasp nest beetle — A beetle with feathery antennae (Metoecus paradoxus), having a dark head and body, with paler, orange-coloured pointed elytra that do not completely cover the abdomen.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of wasp nest beetle
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