Stink- Bug Beetle skull Valley, AZ, USA (WSW of Prescott 10 miles), Yavapai County, Arizona, USA March 7, 2007 Size: 20mm or larger
This critter has a bad "BO" defence and is associated with distinct body postureing: from slightly raised rear; to 45 degree raise; to extreme almost"standing on it's head"; and the real fully diffensive (and offensive) position is lying on its back. The odor is strong from an emitted dark brown fluid. It's body appears more cylindrical and the rear is more pointed than the Darkling Beetle. I have both here and if (?) the Darkling Beetle can be provocked into exuding odor...it is vary faint in comparison. The Darkling Beetle also doesn't appear to exhibit the defensive body positional behavior.
Images of this individual: tag all Contributed by Robert L. Pearson on 24 March, 2007 - 5:19pm Last updated 28 June, 2018 - 3:35pm |