Darkling Beetle
Blapstinus dilatatus
The adult darkling beetle occupies dry, open ground, sandy soil, and areas beneath stones or plant debris. It is mainly active at night, foraging on decaying vegetation, seeds, fungi, and other organic scraps. During hot or dangerous conditions, it burrows into the soil, and it can release defensive chemicals when handled.
- Type
- Burrow
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Darkling Beetle