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Ironclad Beetle
Zopherinae is a subfamily of beetles, commonly known as ironclad beetles. Together with the subfamily Usechinae, they have been treated historically as a family, but have recently been joined by several additional taxa, making the Zopheridae a much larger composite family, and the Zopherinae are now only a small component within it, consisting of seven genera in the tribe Zopherini and one, '' Phellopsis'' in its own tribe ( Phellopsini). These beetles are apparently fungivores and associated with rotting wood, and as the common name implies, have one of the hardest of all arthropod exoskeletons; in some species, it is almost impossible to drive an insect pin through their bodies without using a small drill to make a hole first. When disturbed, ironclad beetles play dead. Some species in the genus ''Zopherus'' in Mexico are decorated with costume jewelry glued to their bodies, and sold as living brooches, known as '' ma'kech''. Selected species *Genus '' Phellopsis'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ma'kech
A living brooch, also known as a ma'kech, makech, and maquech, is a brooch made from a living beetle of the genus ''Zopherus'' (one of the three genera of ironclad beetle), particularly the species ''Zopherus chilensis ''Zopherus chilensis'', also commonly known as the ma'kech or jewelled bug, is a species of ironclad beetle in the family Zopheridae. Despite the name "''chilensis''", nearly all of the known specimens have been found from Mexico to Venezuela. ...''. The brooches are decorated with paste gemstones, bric-à-brac, and imitation gold, and are tethered to a woman's blouse by a small chain. Such brooches have traditionally been made in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico as objects of personal adornment. They do not move quickly, are very hardy, and are capable of living for over 3 years without food or water. References {{reflist Jewellery Insects in culture Cruelty to animals ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zopherus Concolor
''Zopherus concolor'' is a species of ironclad beetle in the family Zopheridae The Zopheridae family of beetles has grown considerably in recent years as the members of two other families have been included within its circumscription; these former families are the Monommatidae and the Colydiidae, which are now both incl .... It is found in North America. References Further reading * Tenebrionoidea Articles created by Qbugbot Beetles described in 1851 {{zopheridae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zopherus Chilensis
''Zopherus chilensis'', also commonly known as the ma'kech or jewelled bug, is a species of ironclad beetle in the family Zopheridae. Despite the name "''chilensis''", nearly all of the known specimens have been found from Mexico to Venezuela. Appearance ''Z. chilensis'' is described "muted gold" to "dull white" in colour, with black blotches or tubercles on its back. It is the largest species the in the genus Zopherus, and grows between 34 and 46 mm in length; 13 to 17 mm in width. As living brooches In the Yucatán Peninsula, locals collect specimens of ''Z. chilensis'' and attach to their backs rhinestones, pearls, chenille, and small baubles. The beetle is then attached to a small golden leash and worn as jewellery or, more frequently in modern times, sold to tourists. The practice is at least a hundred years old. Life cycle, habitat, and diet ''Z. chilensis'' lives in dead wood in arid forests and other similarly hot, dry, regions. The larvae A larva (; plural ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zopherus Championi
''Zopherus championi'' is a species of ironclad beetle in the family Zopheridae The Zopheridae family of beetles has grown considerably in recent years as the members of two other families have been included within its circumscription; these former families are the Monommatidae and the Colydiidae, which are now both incl .... It is found in Central America and North America. References Further reading * External links * Zopheridae Articles created by Qbugbot Beetles described in 1972 {{zopheridae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nosoderma Sylvaticum
''Nosoderma sylvaticum'' is a beetle, belonging to the genus ''Nosoderma The genus ''Nosoderma'' includes 28 species of ironclad beetle Zopherinae is a subfamily of beetles, commonly known as ironclad beetles. Together with the subfamily Usechinae, they have been treated historically as a family, but have rece ...''. References Zopheridae Beetles described in 2006 {{Zopheridae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nosoderma Plicatum
''Nosoderma plicatum'' (formerly ''Phloeodes plicatus'') is a beetle of the Family Zopheridae The Zopheridae family of beetles has grown considerably in recent years as the members of two other families have been included within its circumscription; these former families are the Monommatidae and the Colydiidae, which are now both incl .... Zopheridae Beetles described in 1859 {{Zopheridae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nosoderma Guatemalense
The genus ''Nosoderma'' includes 28 species of ironclad beetle Zopherinae is a subfamily of beetles, commonly known as ironclad beetles. Together with the subfamily Usechinae, they have been treated historically as a family, but have recently been joined by several additional taxa, making the Zopheridae ...s from the Americas, including some common and widely distributed species placed in the former genus ''Phloeodes''.M. García-París, M. M. Coca-Abia & G. Parra-Olea (2006) Re-evaluation of the genera ''Phloeodes'', ''Noserus'' and ''Nosoderma'' (Coleoptera: Zopheridae) with description of a new species of ''Nosoderma'' from northern México. Ann. soc. entomol. Fr. (n.s.), 2006, 42 (2) : 215-230. References Zopheridae {{Zopheridae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nosoderma Diabolicum
''Phloeodes diabolicus'' (formerly ''Nosoderma diabolicum''), common name: diabolical ironclad beetle, is a beetle of the Family Zopheridae. It is found in deserts of western North America, where it lives on fungi growing under tree bark. It is flightless and has a lifespan of two years, compared to the weeks or months long lifespan of typical beetles. This beetle is noted for its durability. Its thick, densely layered and interlocking elytra, connected to the ventral cuticle by complex lateral support structures, are able to support maximum force of 149 newtons, approximately equal to the force exerted by 15 kilograms or 33.069 lbs. Shell structure These inch-long beetles have the potential for extremely long lifespans due to their structure and shape. Many beetles have a rounded body, but the diabolical ironclad is different, having a flat shape and low-to-the-ground profile makes these beetles extremely hard to squash. The compression is not focused on one spot but rathe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nosoderma
The genus ''Nosoderma'' includes 28 species of ironclad beetle Zopherinae is a subfamily of beetles, commonly known as ironclad beetles. Together with the subfamily Usechinae, they have been treated historically as a family, but have recently been joined by several additional taxa, making the Zopheridae ...s from the Americas, including some common and widely distributed species placed in the former genus ''Phloeodes''.M. García-París, M. M. Coca-Abia & G. Parra-Olea (2006) Re-evaluation of the genera ''Phloeodes'', ''Noserus'' and ''Nosoderma'' (Coleoptera: Zopheridae) with description of a new species of ''Nosoderma'' from northern México. Ann. soc. entomol. Fr. (n.s.), 2006, 42 (2) : 215-230. References Zopheridae {{Zopheridae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phellopsis Porcata
''Phellopsis porcata'' is a beetle of the Family Zopheridae. Its range includes parts of North America. Biology Both adults and larvae feed on fungi, including ''Piptoporus betulinus'' (Polyporales) on birch (''Betula papyrifera'', '' B. lenta'') and ''Heterobasidion annosum'' (Bondarzewiaceae) on balsam fir (''Abies balsamea'').They have also been reported to feed on fungi on western hemlock (''Tsuga heterophylla'') and on ''Lentinus'' (Polyporaceae). Adults feed on the surface, while larvae burrow into the substrate When threatened, adult beetles will use thanatosis (feigning death) to avoid predators. This behavior is known from several other species in the Zopherinae Zopherinae is a subfamily of beetles, commonly known as ironclad beetles. Together with the subfamily Usechinae, they have been treated historically as a family, but have recently been joined by several additional taxa, making the Zopheridae .... Range It is found in the western United States and Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
