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"Beetles are the most diverse group of animals on Earth, accounting for nearly
a quarter of all known animal species. Australia is thought to be home to a
whooping 30,000 beetle species, and they are crucial to keeping our ecosystems
healthy.
Beetles can be distinguished from other insects by their hard, shell-like wing
covers called “elytra”. Unlike other insects, beetles hide their soft, thin
wings beneath these protective covers when they are not in use.
Summer is a great time to go beetle-watching in Australia. While beetles can be
found all year round, many species are more visible and numerous when the
weather heats up.
Beetles come in a brilliant range of colours, patterns and textures – even
metallic – which makes them especially fun to spot. Here are five beautiful
beetles to look out for this summer."
Happy Holidays,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
