Dipteran of the family Stratiomyidae, characterized by patterns of mimicry with wasps and bees. (Juan Manuel Calvo Martin via SWNS)
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Museum samples of Tenebrio molitor. (Juan Manuel Calvo Martin via SWNS)
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Field cricket (Gryllus sp.). (Juan Manuel Calvo Martin via SWNS)
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Western honeybee (Apis mellifera). Bees are among the insects traditionally consumed in different human cultures. (Juan Manuel Calvo Martin via SWNS)
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