Yellow-bellied Bee Assassin

These bugs (Apiomerus flaviventris) are known to resemble bees. They represent a species known for its enhanced polychromatism which means it exhibits multiple colors.

The lower part of its body is yellow with black stripes while its legs are red. Its head is black.

Yellow-bellied Bee Assassin bugs are known to kill bees. They spend the day on flowers where they await for bees to approach.

The bugs are also known for laying a large number of eggs embalmed in an off-putting pheromone that keeps predators away.