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πŸͺ² Beetles

Giant Namib Darkling Beetle

Onymacris rugatipennis

About

One of the largest darkling beetles in the Namib, with deeply ridged wing covers. It is active during the day, running rapidly across hot sand.

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Did You Know?

It can sprint across sand that reaches temperatures of 60 degrees Celsius by raising its body high on stilt-like legs.