Trilobite beetle of Laos

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Just in time for Hallowe'en: This video shows a juvenile netwing beetle, sometimes known as the Trilobite beetle due to the plates on its back (scutes). Firefly larvae also have scutes. This individual was collected in the Puhipi mountains of Laos [2:02]

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Cool. What do they eat? better yet, HOW do they eat?

thanks for the additional information about this odd insect, hai-ren! i appreciate this.

That HAS to be one of the coolest insects EVER. Whoa. Yeah. CooooOOOOOOooOOOOOooooolllllll......

By Luna_the_cat (not verified) on 01 Nov 2008 #permalink