Asbolus verrucosus (Blue death feigning beetle) 5 Prosopocoilus suturalis

Prosopocoilus suturalis

gold-colored exoskeleton that shimmers in the sunlight

often featuring shades of black

Bison Beetles primarily feed on tree sap and decaying plant matter

Asbolus verrucosus (Blue death feigning beetle) 5 Prosopocoilus suturalisSpecies Summary: Adult lifespan: 5 18 years Pupa period: 1 2 months. Larva period: 4 6 months Breeding difficulty: 8 10 Species Info: The Blue Death Feigning Beetle (Asbolus verrucosus) is a fascinating and unique beetle species native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. This beetle is known for its remarkable adaptations and behaviors that help it survive in arid desert environments. The Blue Death Feigning Beetle is small, with