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πŸͺ² Beetles

Beaver Rove Beetle

Leptusa fumida

About

A tiny, dark aleocharine rove beetle that inhabits the nests of beavers and other semi-aquatic rodents. It feeds on organic debris and invertebrates in the warm, humid nest environment.

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Did You Know?

This nidicolous beetle has adapted to the unique microclimate of beaver lodges, where humidity is near 100 percent and temperatures remain stable year-round.