ExplorarInsectos

Scarabs

Scarabaeidae

Scarabs are shiny beetles that are often found in gardens and fields. They are known for their unique shapes and colors, and they play an important role in nature by helping to clean up waste.

Hábitat: Grasslands

Aspecto

The Scarabs has a distinctive stout, often rounded body, and can display a wide array of colors, from iridescent greens and blues to dull browns and blacks. They are characterized by their unique lamellate antennae, which can fan out, differentiating them from other beetle families.

ReinoAnimaliaFiloArthropodaClaseInsectaOrdenColeopteraFamiliaScarabaeidae
Scarabs
scavenger trait badgecolorful trait badgeherbivorous trait badgegrassland trait badge
Scarabs

Categoría

Insectos

Rareza

Common

Peligro

1/5 · Muy bajo

Snaps

¡Sé la primera persona en hacer un snap!

Datos interesantes

A few types of scarab beetles can glow in the dark, lighting up their forest homes!

Some scarab larvae live underground for years before becoming beetles!

Some scarabs can make loud squeaking sounds by rubbing body parts together!

The largest scarab beetle can be bigger than a human hand!

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Super Strength

Scarabs can push and pull objects many times their own weight because of their powerful legs, which helps them dig tunnels and roll dung.

Habilidad

Antenna Sensors

Scarabs has specialized lamellate antennae that helps them detect faint chemical signals, useful for finding mates or food.

Habilidad

Protective Armor

Scarabs has an extremely hard exoskeleton that helps them protect their soft bodies from predators and impacts.

Medidas y detalles

Envergadura
5-300 mm
Tamaño
2-170 mm
Esperanza de vida
365-1095 días
Velocidad de vuelo
15 km/h
Cantidad de patas
6

Dieta y alimentación

Scarabs mostly eat decaying plants, dung, or sometimes fresh leaves and flowers.

Diferencias por edad: Larvae often feed on decaying wood or roots, while adults consume dung, fungi, or plant matter.

Alimentos principales

  • decaying plant matter
  • animal dung
  • roots
  • leaves
  • flowers
  • fruit

Método de búsqueda

  • Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eaten by

American Robin

Turdus migratorius

Robins frequently forage for scarab larvae and adults.

eats

Common Oak

Quercus robur

Some scarab larvae consume the roots and decaying wood of oak trees.

depends on

Domestic Cattle

Bos taurus

Many dung beetles rely on cattle dung for food and for housing their larvae.

parasitizes

Japanese Beetle Parasitic Wasp

Tiphia vernalis

Female wasps lay eggs on scarab grubs, which their larvae then consume.

Rasgos

También conocido como

Todavía no hay alias listados.

Colecciones

Seguridad

Peligro

1/5 · Muy bajo

Scarabs are harmless and fun to watch, but it's best to leave them alone.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el envergadura de Scarabs?

5-300 mm

¿Cuál es el tamaño de Scarabs?

2-170 mm

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Scarabs?

365-1095 días

¿Cuál es el velocidad de vuelo de Scarabs?

15 km/h

¿Qué come Scarabs?

Scarabs mostly eat decaying plants, dung, or sometimes fresh leaves and flowers.

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Scarabs?

Grasslands

¿Cómo caza Scarabs?

Foraging

¿Cuál es el cantidad de patas de Scarabs?

6

Mapa de snaps

Acércate para separar los grupos y explorar dónde se ha fotografiado este objeto.

Cargando mapa…

Snaps recientes

Los snaps recientes aparecerán aquí a medida que se añadan nuevas observaciones.

Dónde verlo

Más Insectos