OuiSi Nature card 52: Darkling Beetle (Tenebrionidae). Photograph by Lenz Lim The whole photograph behind card 52: Darkling Beetle (Tenebrionidae). Photograph by Lenz Lim

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Darkling Beetle (Tenebrionidae)

Strongylium sp.

Location
Singapore
Date
April 9, 2021
Photograph byLenz Lim

Description

Tenebrionid beetles play a vital role in the ecosystem. Being omnivores, they feed on fresh plant matter, decaying leaves, rotting wood and fungi. They act as nature's clean-up crew and ensure the continuation of many other species in the ecosystem.

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Learn moreen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darkling_beetle
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OuiSi Nature card 52: Darkling Beetle (Tenebrionidae). Photograph by Lenz Lim The whole photograph behind card 52: Darkling Beetle (Tenebrionidae). Photograph by Lenz Lim

Darkling Beetle (Tenebrionidae)

Photograph by Lenz Lim