When threatened, the blue death feigning beetle rolls over on its back and plays dead. These beetles secrete wax to create a protective shield against dehydration and overheating.
Fast Fact
- The blue death feigning beetle’s diet consists of rotting vegetation and seeds.
- The blue color of the beetle comes from the wax it secretes.
- These beetles go through complete metamorphosis.
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Scientific name |
Asbolus verrucosus |
| Range | Southwestern United States |
| Conservation status | Not listed |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Zoo location | Education building |
