Pachyteria equestris
| Distribution: | Malaysia |
| Size: | 30mm body |
| Diet: | Rotting wood |
Another member of the long horn family, P.equestris is notable for its bright red coloration. This is likely a form of aposematism, where an animal’s colouration warns would-be attackers that they’re unpleasant to eat. It’s why I always pack a red shirt if I know I’m visiting lions.
Capturing the shiny but pitted thorax and elytra (see below) took a long time, but at least I now know I can probably draw a strawberry if asked.
Take a closer look…
