Phloeodes diabolicus - Wikipedia
Phloeodes diabolicus (formerly Nosoderma diabolicum), common name: diabolical ironclad beetle, or Evil Bug is a beetle of the family Zopheridae. It is native to the California Floristic Province in the states of California and Baja California, where it is believed to eat fungi growing under rotting tree bark. [1] .
Why the diabolical ironclad beetle is nearly impossible to squish ...
2020年10月21日 · The diabolical ironclad beetle is an incredibly tough little creature. A peek inside its exoskeleton reveals what makes it virtually uncrushable.
Zopherinae - Wikipedia
Zopherinae is a subfamily of beetles, commonly known as ironclad beetles.
The Secrets of the Diabolical Ironclad Beetle's Almost Unsquishable ...
2020年10月22日 · While most beetles only live for a few weeks, a diabolical ironclad can live for seven or eight years, in part because it outer shell is so peck-, crunch- and squash-proof. Now, a new study has...
The diabolical ironclad beetle is nearly unsquishable
2020年11月23日 · The diabolical ironclad beetle looks sort of like a rock — and it’s almost as unbreakable. Thanks to the intricate links between different parts of its exoskeleton, this beetle can withstand getting run over by a car.
The Essential Quick Guide to Diabolical Ironclad Beetles
2023年9月3日 · Diabolical ironclad beetles are fascinating creatures with unique features that set them apart from other beetles. These resilient insects are known for their remarkable crush-resistant exoskeletons, allowing them to survive extreme conditions.
Meet the Diabolical Ironclad Beetle. It’s Almost Uncrushable.
2020年10月21日 · But understanding what makes the beetle so diabolical and ironclad could aid development of synthetic products for use in construction or aeronautics, according to a study published Wednesday...
You can't squish this 'iron' beetle. Now, scientists know why.
2020年10月21日 · A tough exoskeleton in ironclad beetles protect them against piercing and crushing, and scientists recently uncovered the unusual interlocking structures that strengthen the insect's hard shell.
Species Phloeodes diabolicus - Diabolical Ironclad Beetle
2022年4月17日 · Species Phloeodes diabolicus - Diabolical Ironclad Beetle Classification · Synonyms and other taxonomic changes · Explanation of Names · Size · Identification · Range · Habitat · Print References · Works Cited
Family Zopheridae - Ironclad Beetles - BugGuide.Net
2023年9月24日 · Family Zopheridae - Ironclad Beetles Classification · Synonyms and other taxonomic changes · Explanation of Names · Numbers · Identification · Range · Remarks · Works Cited Classification