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πŸͺ² Beetles

Anophthalmus Cave Beetle

Anophthalmus hitleri

Vulnerable

About

A small, blind, depigmented cave beetle found in only a handful of caves in Slovenia. It has elongated legs and antennae for navigating in total darkness and was described in 1937.

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Did You Know?

Its unfortunate scientific name, given in 1937, has made it a target for collectors who prize specimens for the name alone, contributing to its rarity.