探検昆虫

Cryptocephalus violaceus

Cryptocephalus violaceus

The Cryptocephalus violaceus is a shiny little beetle that loves to munch on plants. Its bright colors make it easy to spot in gardens and fields!

生息地: Grasslands

外見

The Cryptocephalus violaceus is a small, oval-shaped leaf beetle, typically 4-6 mm long, with a striking metallic violet or bluish-purple iridescence. Its smooth, shiny exoskeleton sets it apart from many other duller leaf beetles, making it appear like a tiny living jewel.

AnimaliaArthropodaInsectaColeopteraChrysomelidaeCryptocephalus
Cryptocephalus violaceus
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Cryptocephalus violaceus

カテゴリ

昆虫

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

Baby Cryptocephalus violaceus build tiny 'cases' out of poop to hide themselves!

If threatened, it can sometimes play dead by dropping to the ground!

Its stunning metallic purple color makes it look like a tiny jewel in the garden!

These beetles can often be found basking on sunny leaves, soaking up the warmth.

特殊能力

能力

Egg Suitcase

Female Cryptocephalus violaceus can create a tiny, camouflaged 'case' for their eggs to protect them from harm.

能力

Leaf Muncher

Cryptocephalus violaceus can chew through tough plant leaves because of its strong mandibles that help them get nutrients.

能力

Disguise Artist

Cryptocephalus violaceus has a dark, hard case in its larval stage that helps it blend in with debris on the ground.

サイズと詳細

サイズ
4-6 mm
寿命
30-90 日
脚の数
6

食性と食事

This beetle loves to munch on the leaves of various trees and shrubs.

主な食物

  • Oak
  • Birch
  • Hazel
  • Willow
  • Alder

採餌方法

  • Foraging

生態系とのつながり

eaten by

Great Tit

Parus major

Birds often prey on these shiny beetles.

eaten by

Garden Cross Spider

Araneus diadematus

Spiders can catch adults in their webs.

eats

Pedunculate Oak

Quercus robur

Adults and larvae feed on oak leaves.

eats

Silver Birch

Betula pendula

They munch on the leaves of birch trees.

特徴

別名

まだ別名はありません。

コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

Be gentle and watch where you step, as insects like this beetle can be small and easily missed.

よくある質問

Cryptocephalus violaceusのサイズは何ですか?

4-6 mm

Cryptocephalus violaceusの寿命は何ですか?

30-90 日

Cryptocephalus violaceusは何を食べますか?

This beetle loves to munch on the leaves of various trees and shrubs.

Cryptocephalus violaceusは通常どこに生息していますか?

Grasslands

Cryptocephalus violaceusはどのように狩りをしますか?

Foraging

Cryptocephalus violaceusの脚の数は何ですか?

6

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