Egyptian Beetle
Blaps polychresta
The Egyptian beetle is a ground-dwelling darkling beetle of dry, open country, often sheltering under stones or in loose soil by day. It forages at night on decaying vegetation, seeds, and other organic material. When disturbed, it can raise its abdomen and release an unpleasant defensive chemical to discourage predators.
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- Conservation status
- NE
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- Egyptian Beetle