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Check your Carpets for the Varied Carpet Beetle
Varied Carpet Beetles (Anthrenus Verbasci) are very small beetles with the adults ranging from 3-7 mm (Wikipedia). They are part of the...
HYUN SIM
Oct 112 min read
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Invasive Insect from Asia: Citrus Longhorned Beetle
The Citrus Longhorned Beetle (Anoplophora chinensis) is a species of Longhorned Beetle native to parts of Asia. It measures approximately...
HYUN SIM
Aug 163 min read
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The Diabolical Ironclad Beetle
This is one of the most interesting and incredible species of beetles. Deservingly, the Diabolical Ironclad Beetle is one of the most...
HYUN SIM
Jul 232 min read
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The Copper Track Medal for the Copper Tiger Beetle
The Copper Tiger Beetle (Cicindela Repanda) is a member of the Carabidae family of beetles, which are ground beetles (MDC). This species...
HYUN SIM
Jun 174 min read
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Rice Weevils, the Uninvited Pantry Pest
If you store grains or grain-based products in a warm, dry pantry, you may eventually find small holes. This phenomenon is often the work...
HYUN SIM
Apr 282 min read
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Living Gold Nugget: Golden Tortoise Beetle
The Golden Tortoise Beetle (Charidotella Sexpunctata) is truly a stunning specimen. It is part of the leaf beetle family. Characterized...
HYUN SIM
Apr 12 min read
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Hunting the Depths with the Diving Beetle
The Great Diving Beetle (Dytiscidae) is a predacious beetle that hunts underwater as the name suggests. The colors of this oval-shaped...
HYUN SIM
Feb 203 min read
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One Nation's Beetle, Another Nation's Pest: The Japanese Beetle
The Japanese Beetle (Popillia Japonica) is widely known as an invasive species. The adults measure around 15mm in length and 10mm in...
HYUN SIM
Jan 73 min read
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Tracking the Traits of the Giant Dung Digger
This beetle with a stunning shell of a metallic, royal blue hue is the Giant Dung Digger. The scientific name for this beetle is...
HYUN SIM
Jan 43 min read
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Little Lucky 7 Spotted Ladybug
The vibrantly colored Seven Spotted Ladybug (Coccinellidae Septempunctata) is eye-catching despite its small size. Despite what its name...
HYUN SIM
Jan 33 min read
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Spotlight on the Blue Ghost Firefly
The Blue Ghost Firefly (Phausis Reticulata) is a rare and unique species. Fireflies are already interesting because they emit light from...
HYUN SIM
Jan 32 min read
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Rolling with the Dung Beetle
The Dung Beetle species ( Scarabaeinae) is a type of beetle with a quirky behavior and diet. They primarily feed on feces. They are a...
HYUN SIM
Sep 30, 20242 min read
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The Non-Mythological Hercules Beetle
The Hercules Beetle (Dynastes Hercules) has feats of strength and size similar to the demigod of the same name from Greek mythology. They...
HYUN SIM
Aug 2, 20243 min read
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Sizing up the Titan Beetle
The Titan Beetle (Titanus Giganteus) is the subject of this month's blog. A type of neotropical longhorn beetle, it is classified into...
HYUN SIM
Jul 8, 20243 min read
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