[1] Its mimicry of the colors and shape of a bombardier beetle help it evade predators.

G. bicolor is found from New York to Florida, and west to South Dakota and Texas.

[4] Females produce purse-shaped mud cells under leaves.

They are fond of moist areas, which can include woodlands, meadows, and backyards.

They eat insects as larvae and adults, and are mainly hunted by birds.