Clytus arietis: Where It Lives, Map & Facts

Where the Clytus arietis lives – recorded in 12 countries, with quick facts from Wikidata and an introduction from Wikipedia.

Scientific name	Clytus arietis
Group	Beetles
Found in	12 countries
Continents	Europe
Class	Insect
Order	Coleoptera
Family	Cerambycidae

Where does the Clytus arietis live?

Open-licence (CC0 / CC BY) wild records published on GBIF place the Clytus arietis in 12 countries and territories across Europe.

Countries with at least a handful of records (a minimum share of the species’ records, to leave out vagrants and escapes). Records with coordinates only; captive and fossil records excluded.

What kind of animal is the Clytus arietis?

The Clytus arietis (Clytus arietis) is an insect in the order Coleoptera and the family Cerambycidae, genus Clytus. (Taxonomy from Wikidata.)

About the Clytus arietis

Clytus arietis, the wasp beetle, is a wasp-mimicking longhorn beetle species in the genus Clytus belonging to the family Cerambycidae. Renowned for its mimicry of wasps, this beetle exhibits black and yellow coloration and behaviors that deter potential predators.

Measuring between 9 and 18 millimeters in length, Clytus arietis is prevalent across Europe and is typically observed from May to July. Adults are frequently found on flowers and decaying wood, where they feed on pollen. The larvae develop in dead or decaying wood, playing a role in the decomposition process. Despite their wasp-like appearance, wasp beetles are harmless to humans and contribute to the ecosystem by aiding in wood decomposition.

Text in “About” is quoted from the Wikipedia article Clytus arietis (revision 1366244085), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Changes: lead section excerpted verbatim, formatting removed. Quick facts, taxonomy and status: Wikidata Q1281161 (CC0). Countries and pin: GBIF.org occurrence records (CC0 / CC BY 4.0).