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πŸͺ² Beetles

Fire Beetle

Merimna atrata

About

A jet-black jewel beetle uniquely adapted to detect bushfires from great distances using specialised infrared-sensing pit organs. It flies toward active fires to lay eggs in freshly burnt wood.

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Did You Know?

Its infrared sensors can detect bushfires from over 50 kilometres away, a remarkable adaptation to fire-prone Australian landscapes.