




Meloe violaceus
The Violet Oil Beetle is a shiny, purple insect that loves to crawl around in the grass. It has a special oil that can make it smell bad to keep away predators!
生息地: Grasslands
The Violet Oil Beetle has a distinctively large, soft, and plump abdomen with a stunning iridescent metallic violet or dark blue sheen. Its short, overlapping wing covers (elytra) do not fully conceal the abdomen, and it lacks functional hind wings, making it unable to fly.





カテゴリ
昆虫レア度
Common
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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Female oil beetles can lay thousands of tiny eggs in a single clutch!
Its body produces a potent toxin called cantharidin, which is extremely dangerous!
The larvae are tricksters, mimicking bees to lure males for a ride!
These beetles are entirely flightless, relying on their legs to walk everywhere!
Violet Oil Beetle can release a toxic, oily liquid from its leg joints because it contains cantharidin, which helps deter predators.
Violet Oil Beetle larvae can hitch a ride on bees because they are specially adapted to cling on, helping them find a bee nest for food.
Adults nibble on plants, while their clever larvae sneak into bee nests to eat.
年齢による違い: Larvae called 'triungulins' attach to bees, feeding on their eggs, larvae, and stored pollen in the bee nest. Adults eat plant matter.
Andrena vaga
Larvae feast on its eggs and pollen stores.

Ranunculus acris
Adult beetles graze on the leaves and flowers.

Taraxacum officinale
Adults also feed on the foliage and pollen.
まだ別名はありません。
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
It's best to look at beetles from a distance and not touch them, as some can be smelly!
10-30 mm
30-60 日
Adults nibble on plants, while their clever larvae sneak into bee nests to eat.
Grasslands
Foraging
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