pinacate bug

insect
Also known as: Eleodes

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  • darkling beetle
    In darkling beetle

    The pinacate bug (Eleodes) is large and smooth with no hindwings. In dry climates the wing covers (elytra) are fused together to reduce evaporation of water from the body. When disturbed, the bug elevates the hind part of its body and secretes a foul-smelling oily fluid…

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