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Trilobite Beetle

Adam Khor · 2011-08-19 01:02:21

One of the weirdest insects in the world, the South East Asian Trilobite Beetle gets its name from its armored back that gives it a prehistoric appearance. It looks nothing like a beetle because its neotenic- that is, they retain their larval appearance their entire life, even after reaching sexual maturity. They are…

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Adam Khor

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One of the weirdest insects in the world, the South East Asian Trilobite Beetle gets its name from its armored back that gives it a prehistoric appearance.
It looks nothing like a beetle because its neotenic- that is, they retain their larval appearance their entire life, even after reaching sexual maturity.
They are seldom seen (most often after heavy rainfall) and feed on rotten wood.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdqbKWaWe_s

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Reminds me of Arthropluera

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