Casey K. Jul 7, 2021 Is that setae I see on the beetle? That is so cute! Are there any other beetles that have the "hair"?
Is that setae I see on the beetle? That is so cute! Are there any other beetles that have the "hair"?
MBullock Jul 7, 2021 Casey K. said: Is that setae I see on the beetle? That is so cute! Are there any other beetles that have the "hair"? Click to expand... yes, very fuzzy. they also stridulate when touched. they're tough to culture, apparently. eleodes osculans is an even fuzzier beetle. i have easy access to those, perhaps i should culture them..
Casey K. said: Is that setae I see on the beetle? That is so cute! Are there any other beetles that have the "hair"? Click to expand... yes, very fuzzy. they also stridulate when touched. they're tough to culture, apparently. eleodes osculans is an even fuzzier beetle. i have easy access to those, perhaps i should culture them..
Casey K. Jul 7, 2021 MBullock said: yes, very fuzzy. they also stridulate when touched. they're tough to culture, apparently. eleodes osculans is an even fuzzier beetle. i have easy access to those, perhaps i should culture them.. Click to expand... I think its the cutest thing because I've never seen a beetle with "hair" or is it called "setae" like tarantulas?
MBullock said: yes, very fuzzy. they also stridulate when touched. they're tough to culture, apparently. eleodes osculans is an even fuzzier beetle. i have easy access to those, perhaps i should culture them.. Click to expand... I think its the cutest thing because I've never seen a beetle with "hair" or is it called "setae" like tarantulas?
MBullock Jul 7, 2021 Casey K. said: I think its the cutest thing because I've never seen a beetle with "hair" or is it called "setae" like tarantulas? Click to expand... setae is correct.
Casey K. said: I think its the cutest thing because I've never seen a beetle with "hair" or is it called "setae" like tarantulas? Click to expand... setae is correct.
Casey K. Jul 7, 2021 MBullock said: setae is correct. Click to expand... Thank you for the information!
