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Narrow-collared Snail-eating Beetle

Scaphinotus angusticollis

The Narrow-collared Snail-eating Beetle is a small bug that loves to munch on snails! It has a long, narrow neck and shiny black body, making it look quite special in the garden.

Lebensraum: Forests

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The Narrow-collared Snail-eating Beetle has a sleek, often metallic dark blue or black body, distinguished by its notably slender 'neck' (prothorax) connecting to a wider head and abdomen. Its wing covers are typically ridged or grooved, giving it a textured appearance.

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Narrow-collared Snail-eating Beetle
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Narrow-collared Snail-eating Beetle

Kategorie

Insekten

Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Snaps

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Interessante Fakten

Even though it has wing covers, this beetle cannot fly at all!

Some species can live for several years, which is long for a beetle!

They are like tiny gardeners, helping to control snail populations naturally!

This beetle got its name because its neck is much thinner than its head!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Shell Navigator

Narrow-collared Snail-eating Beetle can fit its narrow head into snail shells because of its unique body shape, allowing it to reach its prey.

Fähigkeit

Stinky Defender

Narrow-collared Snail-eating Beetle has glands that spray foul-smelling chemicals that help them deter curious predators.

Fähigkeit

Night Hunter

Narrow-collared Snail-eating Beetle can hunt in low light because of its sensitive antennae and keen senses that help them find prey.

Maße und Details

Größe
15-20 mm
Lebenserwartung
730-1095 Tage
Anzahl der Beine
6

Ernährung und Fütterung

These beetles are expert hunters, feasting mainly on snails and slugs found in damp places.

Hauptnahrung

  • snails
  • slugs
  • small insects

Nahrungssuche

  • Pursuit

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eats

Wrinkled Amber Snail

Haplotrema concavum

Preys on this common terrestrial snail.

eaten by

American Robin

Turdus migratorius

An occasional meal for ground-foraging birds.

eats

Garden Snail

Cornu aspersum

Helps control populations of invasive garden snails.

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Be careful not to touch bugs you find, as some can bite or sting.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das größe von Narrow-collared Snail-eating Beetle?

15-20 mm

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Narrow-collared Snail-eating Beetle?

730-1095 Tage

Was frisst Narrow-collared Snail-eating Beetle?

These beetles are expert hunters, feasting mainly on snails and slugs found in damp places.

Wo findet man Narrow-collared Snail-eating Beetle normalerweise?

Forests

Wie jagt Narrow-collared Snail-eating Beetle?

Pursuit

Was ist der/die/das anzahl der Beine von Narrow-collared Snail-eating Beetle?

6

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