Species: Darkling Beetle (Lagria hirta)
Family: Darkling beetles (TENEBRIONIDAE)
Category: Insects (Other)
Location: NW
A. Insects (Other)
More extensive information on insects can be found in a separate blog post.
B. Darkling beetles (TENEBRIONIDAE)
Although Darkling beetles tend to occupy dark spaces, many are active during the day and can be seen out in the open. There are perhaps eleven subfamilies of these beetles, all of which - coincidentally - share the characteristic of having antennae with eleven segments.
C. Darkling Beetle (Lagria hirta)
Lagria hurta is a small beetle that is notably bristly, as can be seen in these photographs. Adults feed on nectar and pollen.
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Darkling Beetle
Lagria hurta is a small beetle that is notably bristly.
Darkling Beetle
Adult Darkling Beetles feed on nectar and pollen.
Darkling Beetle
These beetles are small, perhaps 7mm in length.
