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Phylloteras rubinum

Phylloteras rubinum

Phylloteras rubinum is a special type of beetle known for its bright red color. These little bugs love to hide in plants and are often found in gardens, making them fun to spot!

Lebensraum: Gardens

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The Phylloteras rubinum is a small, oval-bodied beetle characterized by its striking, metallic ruby-red exoskeleton. Its antennae are relatively short and segmented, contrasting subtly with its vibrant body, making it stand out against green foliage.

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Phylloteras rubinum
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Phylloteras rubinum

Kategorie

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

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Interessante Fakten

Its ruby-red shell is super tough, protecting it like a tiny suit of armor!

The baby Phylloteras rubinum, called a larva, looks like a tiny, bumpy worm!

Tiny hooks on its feet help it cling to leaves, even upside down!

When threatened, this beetle can play dead, lying still until the danger passes!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Toxic Taste Shield

Phylloteras rubinum can produce bitter-tasting chemicals because of glands in its body that deter predators from eating it.

Fähigkeit

Leaf-Shredding Jaws

Phylloteras rubinum has powerful mandibles that help them efficiently chew through tough plant leaves and stems for food.

Fähigkeit

Rapid Escape Flight

Phylloteras rubinum can quickly unfold its hidden wings and take rapid flight to escape danger or find new food sources.

Maße und Details

Flügelspannweite
15-25 mm
Größe
5-10 mm
Lebenserwartung
30-90 Tage
Fluggeschwindigkeit
12 km/h
Anzahl der Beine
6

Ernährung und Fütterung

This beetle enjoys munching on various plant leaves and flowers to get its energy.

Altersunterschiede: Larvae typically consume younger, more tender leaves than adults.

Hauptnahrung

  • oak leaves
  • maple leaves
  • wildflower petals
  • blackberry leaves

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

Blue Jay

Cyanocitta cristata

Blue Jays often prey on insects found on foliage.

eats

White Oak

Quercus alba

Feeds on the leaves, leaving distinctive chew marks.

eaten by

Garden Cross Spider

Araneus diadematus

Caught in webs when flying between plants.

eats

Multiflora Rose

Rosa multiflora

Can cause damage to leaves and young shoots.

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Be gentle and watch where you step to protect these little beetles.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das flügelspannweite von Phylloteras rubinum?

15-25 mm

Was ist der/die/das größe von Phylloteras rubinum?

5-10 mm

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Phylloteras rubinum?

30-90 Tage

Was ist der/die/das fluggeschwindigkeit von Phylloteras rubinum?

12 km/h

Was frisst Phylloteras rubinum?

This beetle enjoys munching on various plant leaves and flowers to get its energy.

Wo findet man Phylloteras rubinum normalerweise?

Gardens

Wie jagt Phylloteras rubinum?

Foraging

Was ist der/die/das anzahl der Beine von Phylloteras rubinum?

6

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