Blue Death Feigning Beetle

What’s in a Name?

Blue death feigning beetles will play dead when confronted with a predator. A beetle can play dead for hours at a time.

Wax On

Blue death feigning beetles have bumps on their backs that secrete wax. This wax helps to prevent dehydration and heat exhaustion. As the beetles get older, the wax wears away, leaving black spots on the beetle’s body.

 

To learn more, download the Blue Death-Feigning Beetle fact sheet.