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Sulphur Beetle

Cteniopus sulphureus

The Sulphur Beetle is a bright yellow bug that loves to munch on plants. It is small and can be found in gardens and fields, making it a cheerful sight for nature lovers.

生息地: Urban areas

外見

The Sulphur Beetle is brilliantly coloured with a vibrant, uniform yellow body, often appearing luminous. It has a distinctive elongated, somewhat flattened shape with contrasting black antennae and legs, making it stand out against green foliage, but blend into yellow flowers.

AnimaliaArthropodaInsectaColeopteraTenebrionidaeCteniopus
Sulphur Beetle
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Sulphur Beetle

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

Look for them on wild carrot or hogweed flowers during summer; they love the pollen there!

Sometimes, their bright yellow color might be a warning to birds, even if they aren't harmful!

They spend most of their lives as larvae hidden underground before emerging as adults.

This beetle belongs to the Darkling Beetle family, but unlike many relatives, it loves the sunshine!

特殊能力

能力

Golden Forager

Sulphur Beetle can swiftly fly between flowers because its light body and strong wings help it find nectar and pollen across wide areas.

能力

Flower Camouflage

Sulphur Beetle has a bright yellow body that helps it blend in with yellow flowers, making it harder for predators to spot them while feeding.

能力

Rot Recycler

Sulphur Beetle larvae can break down decaying plant matter in the soil because their specialized digestive system helps recycle nutrients.

サイズと詳細

サイズ
7-9 mm
寿命
20-45 日
脚の数
6

食性と食事

Adults sip nectar and pollen from flowers, while their larvae munch on decaying plants in the soil!

年齢による違い: Adults primarily forage on nectar and pollen from flowers, while larvae live in soil, feeding on decaying plant matter and roots.

主な食物

  • Nectar
  • Pollen
  • Plant sap
  • Tender leaves

採餌方法

  • Foraging

生態系とのつながり

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 to protect little bugs like the Sulphur Beetle.

よくある質問

Sulphur Beetleのサイズは何ですか?

7-9 mm

Sulphur Beetleの寿命は何ですか?

20-45 日

Sulphur Beetleは何を食べますか?

Adults sip nectar and pollen from flowers, while their larvae munch on decaying plants in the soil!

Sulphur Beetleは通常どこに生息していますか?

Urban areas

Sulphur Beetleはどのように狩りをしますか?

Foraging

Sulphur Beetleの脚の数は何ですか?

6

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