Excastra
Sign in to saveExcastra is a genus of beetles in the family Cerambycidae. It is monotypic, with only species Excastra albopilosa. The beetle is furry, and is thought to have evolved to mimic an insect that has been killed by a fungus, as a way of deterring predators.
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Within Vinony's link graph, Excastra is referenced by 2 other articles, and connects out to Cerambycidae, Animalia and insect.
Vinony files it under Beetles of Australia, Desmiphorini and Endemic fauna of Australia.
Its subject is documented across 5 Wikipedia language editions.
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Excastra is a genus of beetles in the family Cerambycidae. It is monotypic, with only species Excastra albopilosa. The beetle is furry, and is thought to have evolved to mimic an insect that has been killed by a fungus, as a way of deterring predators.
The holotype of Excastra albopilosa is the only known specimen and measures in total length.
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