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Endangered Black Water Digging Beetle - Nicrophorus Nigrita
I think this guy hitched a ride in our bag of onions. If so it's amazing he made it so far! Saw it sitting on the kitchen potholder when I walked in.
You will notice he is covered with some mites running around on his back.
These mites will hide in the undercarriage out of site. When the detect the beetle is about to fly, they scamper out onto his back. When the wings fully extend the elytra will rotate inward to create a protective tent for termites while flying.
Been on the US endangered species list since 1989. Hope he lives long in our garden.
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yep, the mites live and help keep it clean. Friendly little mites... that creep me out lol
those were good mites, they actually help the guy :) So no biggie, he was not being eaten alive or anything
Funny beetle came into a kitchen, may be because of light of bulbs.
actually these mites are normal for this little guy, and no problem at all :)
The way the video ended reminds me of those "Found Video Footage" style thrillers / horror flicks... Did you guys survive the ensuing attack? J/k:) I hope he lives long as well. Are you saying that those mites are good for him/her?