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... that males from different species of the beetle
genusAnoplophora can be distinguished from one another by the structure of their genitalia? (2013-07-26)
... that besides feeding on carpets, the larvae of the common carpet beetle can destroy dried insects in collections? (2017-10-16)
... that Callipogon relictus(pictured) is the largest
beetle of Russia, reaching a length of 110 mm (4.3 in)? (2011-02-21)
... that although the cream-spot ladybird is sometimes called the "eighteen-spot ladybird", the
species name indicates it has fourteen spots? (2013-01-22)
... that larvae of the species Carabus japonicus prey on earthworms up to 400 times larger than themselves? (2024-05-04)
... that certain Coccinellidae species (example pictured) lay extra infertile
trophic eggs along with their fertile eggs so that their larvae can have a backup food source? (2022-12-28)
... that a date stone beetle virgin will have sex with her first son to reach
maturity before eating him and all of his brothers? (2009-03-22)
... that Dendroides canadensis larvae alternate between two different adaptive mechanisms to survive in subzero temperatures? (2021-05-01)
... that after laying its eggs on a leaf, the female mango leaf-cutting weevil severs the leaf near its base and lets it fall to the ground? (2019-12-29)
... that it is not known whether larvae of Deretaphrus beetles spin their cocoons from their mouths or anal glands? (2019-08-21)
... that groups of common whirligig beetles often spin round rapidly on the water surface? (2018-01-14)
... that less than 50 years after being discovered, Heterelmis stephani is now presumed extinct? (2016-11-30)
... that the critically endangered Eyrewell ground beetle(pictured) is known from just one locality—a pine plantation in New Zealand which is currently being cut down and turned into dairy farms? (2018-12-11)
... that the beetle Lixus concavus(eggs pictured) lives inside sunflowers? (2010-08-03)
... that the larvae of the rove beetle Lomechusa pubicollis are cared for by ants? (2016-06-06)
... that the flightless weevil Lyperobius huttoni may have rafted between the North and South Islands of
New Zealand? (2018-06-22)
... that the maize weevil(pictured) is a serious pest of
maize in the United States, and also infests standing crops and
cereals in all
tropical areas of the world? (2010-08-10)
... that larvae of the beetle Meloe franciscanus trick male bees into landing near them by mimicking the pheromones released by a female bee? (2018-12-09)
... that the Japanese names of the fireflies Luciola cruciata and Aquatica lateralis may derive from two early Japanese novels or the two clans that fought the Genpei War? (2018-02-16)
... that all species of the genus Odontorrhina are covered with dense bristly hairs? (2023-06-23)
... that June mating displays of Photinus carolinus(pictured) create moving bands of light and darkness that draw crowds one
firefly scientist calls "obscene"? (2011-06-26)
... that while adult red pumpkin beetles consume the leaves and flowers of the plant, their larvae eat the roots, stems and parts of the fruit in contact with the soil? (2016-05-20)
... that blue monkey beetles(pictured) both feed and mate in the dark centres of unscented flowers? (2012-08-16)
... that the weevil species Sicoderus bautistai, described as resembling "black, shiny ants", is named after professional baseball player
José Bautista? (2019-04-17)
... that in the UK, the endangered Tansy beetle can only be found on the banks of the
River Ouse, near
York? (2017-07-23)
... that the potato stalk borer used to be considered a serious pest of potatoes but modern management practices, such as the burning or removal of crop residues, have reduced its impact? (2018-09-28)
... that the warehouse beetle usually develops within about two months, but may enter an active
diapause and take two years? (2019-10-23)
... that the beetle Typhaea stercorea has been found in grain storages dating all the way back to the
Iron Age? (2010-02-13)
... that the granulate ambrosia beetle is native to Asia but has spread as an invasive species to Africa, the Americas, Europe, and Oceania? (2019-12-04)
... that each Xyloterinus politus larva has its own individual cradle? (2019-11-11)
... that the beetle Zaitzevia thermae has a total habitat of less than 35 square metres (380 sq ft) around one hot spring in
Montana? (2020-01-05)
This is a list of recognized content, updated weekly by
JL-Bot (
talk·contribs) (typically on Saturdays). There is no need to edit the list yourself. If an article is missing from the list, make sure it is
tagged (e.g. {{WikiProject Beetles}}) or
categorized correctly and wait for the next update. See
WP:RECOG for configuration options.
... that males from different species of the beetle
genusAnoplophora can be distinguished from one another by the structure of their genitalia? (2013-07-26)
... that besides feeding on carpets, the larvae of the common carpet beetle can destroy dried insects in collections? (2017-10-16)
... that Callipogon relictus(pictured) is the largest
beetle of Russia, reaching a length of 110 mm (4.3 in)? (2011-02-21)
... that although the cream-spot ladybird is sometimes called the "eighteen-spot ladybird", the
species name indicates it has fourteen spots? (2013-01-22)
... that larvae of the species Carabus japonicus prey on earthworms up to 400 times larger than themselves? (2024-05-04)
... that certain Coccinellidae species (example pictured) lay extra infertile
trophic eggs along with their fertile eggs so that their larvae can have a backup food source? (2022-12-28)
... that a date stone beetle virgin will have sex with her first son to reach
maturity before eating him and all of his brothers? (2009-03-22)
... that Dendroides canadensis larvae alternate between two different adaptive mechanisms to survive in subzero temperatures? (2021-05-01)
... that after laying its eggs on a leaf, the female mango leaf-cutting weevil severs the leaf near its base and lets it fall to the ground? (2019-12-29)
... that it is not known whether larvae of Deretaphrus beetles spin their cocoons from their mouths or anal glands? (2019-08-21)
... that groups of common whirligig beetles often spin round rapidly on the water surface? (2018-01-14)
... that less than 50 years after being discovered, Heterelmis stephani is now presumed extinct? (2016-11-30)
... that the critically endangered Eyrewell ground beetle(pictured) is known from just one locality—a pine plantation in New Zealand which is currently being cut down and turned into dairy farms? (2018-12-11)
... that the beetle Lixus concavus(eggs pictured) lives inside sunflowers? (2010-08-03)
... that the larvae of the rove beetle Lomechusa pubicollis are cared for by ants? (2016-06-06)
... that the flightless weevil Lyperobius huttoni may have rafted between the North and South Islands of
New Zealand? (2018-06-22)
... that the maize weevil(pictured) is a serious pest of
maize in the United States, and also infests standing crops and
cereals in all
tropical areas of the world? (2010-08-10)
... that larvae of the beetle Meloe franciscanus trick male bees into landing near them by mimicking the pheromones released by a female bee? (2018-12-09)
... that the Japanese names of the fireflies Luciola cruciata and Aquatica lateralis may derive from two early Japanese novels or the two clans that fought the Genpei War? (2018-02-16)
... that all species of the genus Odontorrhina are covered with dense bristly hairs? (2023-06-23)
... that June mating displays of Photinus carolinus(pictured) create moving bands of light and darkness that draw crowds one
firefly scientist calls "obscene"? (2011-06-26)
... that while adult red pumpkin beetles consume the leaves and flowers of the plant, their larvae eat the roots, stems and parts of the fruit in contact with the soil? (2016-05-20)
... that blue monkey beetles(pictured) both feed and mate in the dark centres of unscented flowers? (2012-08-16)
... that the weevil species Sicoderus bautistai, described as resembling "black, shiny ants", is named after professional baseball player
José Bautista? (2019-04-17)
... that in the UK, the endangered Tansy beetle can only be found on the banks of the
River Ouse, near
York? (2017-07-23)
... that the potato stalk borer used to be considered a serious pest of potatoes but modern management practices, such as the burning or removal of crop residues, have reduced its impact? (2018-09-28)
... that the warehouse beetle usually develops within about two months, but may enter an active
diapause and take two years? (2019-10-23)
... that the beetle Typhaea stercorea has been found in grain storages dating all the way back to the
Iron Age? (2010-02-13)
... that the granulate ambrosia beetle is native to Asia but has spread as an invasive species to Africa, the Americas, Europe, and Oceania? (2019-12-04)
... that each Xyloterinus politus larva has its own individual cradle? (2019-11-11)
... that the beetle Zaitzevia thermae has a total habitat of less than 35 square metres (380 sq ft) around one hot spring in
Montana? (2020-01-05)