Friday, 19 April 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 2. Bloody-nosed beetle

The Bloody-nosed beetle (Timarcha tenebricosa) doesn't get into fights. The red fluid it exudes, when handled, is produced to deter potential predators.

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