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πŸͺ² Beetles

Namib Tenebrionid Beetle

Onymacris plana

About

A fast-running diurnal beetle of the Namib sand sea. It is one of the few desert insects active during peak midday heat.

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Did You Know?

It can tolerate body temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celsius, among the highest for any insect.