Roughened Darkling Beetle
Upis ceramboides
The adult roughened darkling beetle lives under the bark of dead conifers and in decaying logs across cold northern forests. It forages at night on fungi, decomposing wood, and other organic material, using sturdy mandibles to feed and defend itself. Remarkably, it can survive severe freezing temperatures with the help of specialized antifreeze compounds in its body.
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- Conservation status
- NE
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- Roughened Darkling Beetle