Soldier Beetle (Daiphron sp.)

Male Daiphron sp., probably D. brevelineatum Pic, 1924. Thanks to Dr. Gabriel Biffi for providing the determination via private email. Found at Ecolodge Itororó reserve, in/near Nova Friburgo municipality in state of Rio de Janeiro in southeastern Brazil.

 

Good lycid mimic.

 

Single exposure, uncropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.

 

Done