Darkling Beetle
Eleodes tenebricosa
Adult darkling beetles inhabit dry, open ground, sheltering under debris or in shallow soil during the day. They feed mainly on decaying vegetation, seeds, fungi, and other organic matter. When threatened, they can raise their abdomen and release a foul defensive chemical.
- Type
- Venom
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Darkling Beetle