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InsectIdentification > Insect Description

Iron Clad Beetle

Characteristics: The exoskeletons of these beetles is extremely thick, hence their name. This species is living jewelry in Mexico where the beetles are decorated by jewelers.

Ironclad beetles are nocturnal and will act dead if touched or disturbed.

They are known to eat fungi.

General Adult Size (Length):
20mm to 26mm (0.79in to 1.02in)

Identifying Colors: black; white; yellow

North American reach includes (may not be limited to): California; Arizona; New Mexico; Texas; Nevada

Category: Beetle
Common Name: Iron Clad Beetle
Scientific Name: (Zopherus haldemani)

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
   Class: Insecta
    Order: Coleoptera
     Family: Mordellidae
      Genus: Zopherus
       Species: haldemani

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