Diabolical Ironclad Beetle
Biology
Life Stage
Adult
Sex
Unknown
Morph / Form
Typical / Nominate
Color Patternuniform matte black with a heavy rugose (bumpy) texture
Observation Details
Number of Individuals
1
Habitat Type
Urban / Suburban
Host Plant
Unknown
Owned or SpottedSpotted
Identification & Conservation
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated (NE)
Added Details
The specimen displays the characteristic heavily sclerotized and fused elytra typical of the ironclad beetles (Zopheridae), which makes them famously difficult to crush.
Added Details
The specimen displays the characteristic heavily sclerotized and fused elytra typical of the ironclad beetles (Zopheridae), which makes them famously difficult to crush.
Biology
Life Stage
Adult
Sex
Unknown
Morph / Form
Typical / Nominate
Color Patternuniform matte black with a heavy rugose (bumpy) texture
Observation Details
Number of Individuals
1
Habitat Type
Urban / Suburban
Host Plant
Unknown
Owned or SpottedSpotted
Identification & Conservation
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated (NE)