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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.

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

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.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderColeopteraFamilyScarabaeidae
Scarabs
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Scarabs

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

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!

Special abilities

Ability

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.

Ability

Antenna Sensors

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

Ability

Protective Armor

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

Measurements & details

Wingspan
5-300 mm
Size
2-170 mm
Lifespan
365-1095 days
Flight Speed
15 km/h
Leg Count
6

Diet & Feeding

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

Age differences: Larvae often feed on decaying wood or roots, while adults consume dung, fungi, or plant matter.

Primary Foods

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

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

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.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scarabs's wingspan?

5-300 mm

How big is Scarabs?

2-170 mm

How long does Scarabs live?

365-1095 days

How fast can Scarabs fly?

15 km/h

What does Scarabs eat?

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

Where is Scarabs usually found?

Grasslands

How does Scarabs hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Scarabs have?

6

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