For example, the tansy beetle walks between habitats despite being physically capable of flight. Ptinidae larvae. Coleoptera are the only order of insects that have elytra. The gland is made of two containing chambers, one for hydroquinones and hydrogen peroxide, the other holding hydrogen peroxide and catalase enzymes. These include the egg or embryo, the larva, the pupa, which is the resting or transformative stage, and finally imago, which is the adult or sexual stage. [163], Other pests include the coconut hispine beetle, Brontispa longissima, which feeds on young leaves, seedlings and mature coconut trees, causing serious economic damage in the Philippines. Larvae of Agriotes obscurus, Agriotes lineatus, Selatosomus aeneus and Selatosomus latus inhabiting well-drained soils were 3-4 enriched in 15 N compared to larvae inhabiting wet floodplains, suggesting a difference in at least one trophic level. Pupae of beetles usually have a form similar to that of the adult except that the elytra are represented by pads on the exterior of the body; the colour, generally white, is sometimes pale brown or patterned. Ar-turmerone from Curcuma longa (Zingiberaceae) rhizomes and effects on Sitophilus zeamais (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) and Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Author links open overlay panel Wagner de Souza Tavares a , Silvia de Sousa Freitas b , Geisel Hudson Grazziotti b , Leila Maria Leal Parente c , Luciano Morais Lio d , Jos . Beetles are like all insects, they have a head, thorax, and abdomen, and six legs. "[153][154] The stag beetle is recorded in a Greek myth by Nicander and recalled by Antoninus Liberalis in which Cerambus[b] is turned into a beetle: "He can be seen on trunks and has hook-teeth, ever moving his jaws together. [7], Large ground-dwelling beetles such as Carabidae, the rhinoceros beetle and the longhorn beetles defend themselves using strong mandibles, or heavily sclerotised (armored) spines or horns to deter or fight off predators. Occasional visits to the surface are sufficient for the beetle to re-establish the constitution of the bubble. [138], The fogstand beetle of the Namib Desert, Stenocara gracilipes, is able to collect water from fog, as its elytra have a textured surface combining hydrophilic (water-loving) bumps and waxy, hydrophobic troughs. The . [115] Bombardier beetles have well-developed pygidial glands that empty from the sides of the intersegment membranes between the seventh and eighth abdominal segments. . Cetonine larvae, similar to those of geotrupids and lucanids, are often short, less C-shaped than most scarabaeids, hairy, active, and capable of locomotion on their backs through movement of body segments. For the English rock band, see, "Coleoptera" redirects here. Found in almost every habitat except the sea and the polar regions, they interact with their ecosystems in several ways: beetles often feed on plants and fungi, break down animal and plant debris, and eat other invertebrates. [168] Ground beetles can help to control weeds by eating their seeds in the soil, reducing the need for herbicides to protect crops. Coccinellid larvaeflattened, broad in the middle, and tapering at the backsometimes have a few low projections (tubercles) bearing short hairs and are often strikingly coloured with red or yellow and black. [172] The beetles make the dung unavailable to breeding pests by quickly rolling and burying it in the soil, with the added effect of improving soil fertility, tilth, and nutrient cycling. The larva, which hatches in four to six days, burrows directly through the egg capsule and feeds on the leaf epidermis for about three days before it molts. Scarabaeiform larvae are commonly called grubs. . Origins of parental care in chrysomelid beetles. In some cases the pupa lies on a cushion of frass (chewed or torn wood fibres) or other material; in others it is enclosed in a cocoon of frass or other material (e.g., a smooth, white, hard covering similar to the shell of a birds egg). [6], Adults have extremely variable lifespans, from weeks to years, depending on the species. These beetles are diurnal, overwinter as larvae, and are active during the summer (Hilchie undated). [4] Another Old English name for beetle is eafor, chafer, used in names such as cockchafer, from the Proto-Germanic *kebr ("beetle"; compare German Kfer, Dutch kever). In another week it moults and assumes the appearance of a scarabaeid larvathe scarabaeidoid stage. Many male beetles are territorial and fiercely defend their territories from intruding males. [42] Polyphaga is the largest suborder, containing more than 300,000 described species in more than 170 families, including rove beetles (Staphylinidae), scarab beetles (Scarabaeidae), blister beetles (Meloidae), stag beetles (Lucanidae) and true weevils (Curculionidae). Among certain beetle families or genera, particularly those that exhibit parasitic lifestyles, the first instar (the planidium) is highly mobile to search out a host, while the following instars are more sedentary and remain on or within their host. Mature larvae and pupae of Lixus (Eulixus) canescens Steven, 1829 (Curculionidae: Lixinae: Lixini) are described and compared with known larvae and pupae of other Lixus species. Some1,500 species may occur in the Sydney region. The pupal stage lasts four days or longer. After their eggs hatch, the parents keep the larvae clean of fungus and bacteria and help the larvae feed by regurgitating food for them. [108] In some species, digestive ability relies upon a symbiotic relationship with fungi - some beetles have yeasts living their guts, including some yeasts previously undiscovered anywhere else. A bogarak rendjnek valban egyik legfeltnbb sajtossga, hogy . In this study, we examined the morphological characteristics of Dytiscidae larvae from Shimane Prefecture, Japan, provided a key to the larvae, and outlined the knowledge of Dytiscidae larvae. As the larvae begin to grow, they need to discard the outer covering of their bodies, known as the exoskeleton, to provide more room. These include camouflage and mimicry against predators that hunt by sight, toxicity, and defensive behaviour. In general, wood-boring beetles and root feeders have the longest life cycles, while leaf-feeding species have shorter ones. In general, beetles are very well-armoured insects and thus are reasonably protected against enemies; most, however, have parasites. [160] The Colorado potato beetle was evaluated as a tool of entomological warfare during World War II, the idea being to use the beetle and its larvae to damage the crops of enemy nations. The disease has devastated elm trees across Europe and North America. Not exclusive; other regions may also be reported. In: Jolivet PH, Cox ML, Petitipierre E, editors. [176][177], Beetles are the most widely eaten insects, with about 344 species used as food, usually at the larval stage. Many wood borer adults must chew through solid wood to emerge, although the larva usually chews close to the surface of the tree, under the bark, before pupating. This is the largest order in the class Insecta with over 250,000 described species. In Japan the Genji firefly, Luciola cruciata, is extremely popular, and in South Africa the Addo elephant dung beetle offers promise for broadening ecotourism beyond the big five tourist mammal species. [194] The naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace collected (by his own count) a total of 83,200 beetles during the eight years described in his 1869 book The Malay Archipelago, including 2,000 species new to science. . [23] However, there are only a few fossils from North America before the middle Permian, although both Asia and North America had been united to Euramerica. Elateroidea is a morphologically diverse group, including hard-bodied beetles with 5 abdominal ventrites, soft-bodied beetles with 7-8 ventrites connected with membranes (formerly known as cantharoids ), and beetles with intermediate forms. After the tree's defenses have been exhausted, the beetles emit an anti-aggregation pheromone. They have chewing mouthparts and often have powerful jaws. The sternum is the most widely visible part of the abdomen, being a more or less sclerotized segment. This diapause is induced by signals heralding the arrival of the unfavourable season; usually the cue is photoperiodic. (26445433699).jpg 1,099 1,696; 237 KB. It covers all. Windsor DM, Choe JC. This concentrates the antifreezes several fold. [47] The beetle's exoskeleton is made up of numerous plates, called sclerites, separated by thin sutures. The bubble covers at least some of the spiracles, permitting air to enter the tracheae. Larvae are very variable, all with distinct sclerotised head, strongly developed mandibles, 2-3 segmented antenna; 3 pairs of jointed thoracic legs, lacking abdominal prolegs; open peripneustic (9 pairs of spiracles) tracheal system, but variably reduced spiracle number in most aquatic larvae, some with lateral and/or ventral abdominal gills, These chemicals mix and result in an explosive ejection, reaching a temperature of around 100C (212F), with the breakdown of hydroquinone to hydrogen, oxygen, and quinone. [112] Some species startle an attacker by producing sounds through a process known as stridulation. Obviously, with this many species, there is a wide range of diversity in this order with respect to size, morphological characters, biology, and behavior. [57] English common names are given where possible. INTRODUCTION Although there are many papers and books in which Coleoptera larvae [72], Beetles' flight wings are crossed with veins and are folded after landing, often along these veins, and stored below the elytra. Materials and Methods. However, the major impact of beetles on human life is as agricultural, forestry, and horticultural pests. Click Beetles, Family Elateridae. [133] The hemolymph of the mealworm beetle Tenebrio molitor contains several antifreeze proteins. The dried and shrunken skins plus extruded feces combine to camouflage the larva. [178] The mealworm (the larva of the darkling beetle) and the rhinoceros beetle are among the species commonly eaten. The habits of some of the small families of beetles have not yet been established. Titan beetle, Titanus giganteus, a tropical longhorn, is one of the largest and heaviest insects in the world. [97], Most species of beetles do not display parental care behaviors after the eggs have been laid. This can range from dung, which is consumed by coprophagous species (such as certain scarab beetles in the Scarabaeidae), to dead animals, which are eaten by necrophagous species (such as the carrion beetles, Silphidae). Many beetle groups are brightly and attractively colored making them objects of collection and decorative displays. [64] Antennae vary greatly in form, sometimes between the sexes, but are often similar within any given family. Scarabaeid larvae are soft-bodied, thick, strongly C-shaped, and somewhat flattened beneath and round above. As the time for emergence of the adult approaches, the pupa may darken, especially the mandibles and eyes. Adult diapause is the most common form of diapause in Coleoptera. Chemical defenses may serve purposes other than just protection from vertebrates, such as protection from a wide range of microbes. The name of the taxonomic order, Coleoptera, comes from the Greek koleopteros (), given to the group by Aristotle for their elytra, hardened shield-like forewings, from koleos, sheath, and pteron, wing. Whirligig beetles (Gyrinidae) were moderately diverse, although other early beetles (e.g. The boll weevil crossed the Rio Grande near Brownsville, Texas, to enter the United States from Mexico around 1892,[157] and had reached southeastern Alabama by 1915. The Coleoptera, with about 400,000 described species, is the largest of all orders, constituting almost 40% of described insects and 25% of all known animal life-forms; new species are discovered frequently, with estimates suggesting that there are between 0.9 and 2.1 million total species. In many species, the larvae simply increase in size with each successive instar as more food is consumed. This beetle lives as a parasite both as a larva and as an adult, feeding on epidermal tissue and possibly on skin secretions and wound exudates. Short review of the presocial evolution in Coleoptera. The fungus penetrates the plant's xylem tissue, digests it, and concentrates the nutrients on and near the surface of the beetle gallery, so the weevils and the fungus both benefit. In parts of Mexico, beetles of the genus Zopherus are made into living brooches by attaching costume jewelry and golden chains, which is made possible by the incredibly hard elytra and sedentary habits of the genus. This shedding, called "molting," may occur between seven to 10 times before the larvae enter the pupal . [41], The very large number of beetle species poses special problems for classification. Likewise, predatory species of Cleroidea and Cucujoidea hunted their prey under the bark of trees together with the jewel beetles (Buprestidae). Many species of leaf beetles, longhorn beetles, and weevils are very host-specific, feeding on only a single species of plant. Many feed on economically important plants and stored plant products, including trees, cereals, tobacco, and dried fruits. Most recent plant-eating beetles feed on flowering plants or angiosperms, whose success contributed to a doubling of plant-eating species during the Middle Jurassic. 2 Siam Insect Zoo-Museum, "Duels en miniature: la dlicate mise en scne des combats de scarabes au nord de la Thalande", "Entertainment with insects: singing and fighting insects around the world. A fungus feeding staphylinid Phanerota fasciata undergoes three moults in 3.2 days at room temperature while Anisotoma sp. [28] Around the same time, numerous primitive weevils (e.g. Bark beetles (Scolytidae) carry Dutch elm disease as they move from infected breeding sites to healthy trees. They are segmented and usually consist of 11 parts, the first part is called the scape and the second part is the pedicel. [61] Ocelli are found in the adult carpet beetle (Dermestidae), some rove beetles (Omaliinae), and the Derodontidae. [114] Many species of weevil that feed out in the open on leaves of plants react to attack by employing a drop-off reflex. A key to the known larvae of South American Elmidae (Coleoptera: . [2] They have a range of sizes and colours, but in terms of shape, they are usually narrow and parallel . Chrysomelid larvae are short, are flattish or fat, and sometimes have lobes at the sides or appendages at the hind end. Not to be confused with. The mandibles appear as large pincers on the front of some beetles. 12.2a) of adults is generally free and movable and covers considerable . [157], The bark beetle, elm leaf beetle and the Asian longhorned beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis)[158] are among the species that attack elm trees. [71] Other soft wing beetles include the net-winged beetle Calopteron discrepans, which has brittle wings that rupture easily in order to release chemicals for defense. Some elateriform larvae of click beetles are known . Here, we evaluated the potential of five spent edible fungi (Auricularia cornea, Lentinus edodes, Pleurotus eryngii, P. citrinopileatus and P. ostreatus) substrates as feed sources for Tenebrio molitor larvae. Some aquatic beetle species may use antennae for gathering air and passing it under the body whilst submerged. Many have the two elytra fused together, forming a solid shield over the abdomen. Such a bubble may be contained under the elytra or against the body by specialized hydrophobic hairs. [98], Subsociality, where females guard their offspring, is well-documented in two families of Chrysomelidae, Cassidinae and Chrysomelinae. These include members of the Histeridae and Silphidae, preying on the larvae of coprophagous and necrophagous insects. Order Coleoptera. Brandmayr P. 1992. [173] The Australian Dung Beetle Project (19651985), introduced species of dung beetle to Australia from South Africa and Europe to reduce populations of Musca vetustissima, following successful trials of this technique in Hawaii. Two pairs of finger-like appendages, the maxillary and labial palpi, are found around the mouth in most beetles, serving to move food into the mouth. Some beetles, such as typical members of the families Meloidae and Rhipiphoridae, go further, undergoing hypermetamorphosis in which the first instar takes the form of a triungulin. The tergum in almost all species is membranous, or usually soft and concealed by the wings and elytra when not in flight. Other beetles are highly specialized in their diet. Dytiscidae) were less, with the most widespread being the species of Coptoclavidae, which preyed on aquatic fly larvae. Further, the descriptio Micropeplusn o isf the larva of [7] This mating behavior may be different amongst dispersed populations of the same species. This is followed by the midgut, that varies in dimensions between species, with a large amount of cecum, and the hindgut, with varying lengths. Eggs, laid in small groups, are cemented together in a thin paperlike egg capsule whose thin brown layers separate and camouflage them. It is believed that when furniture or house timbers are infested by beetle larvae, the timber already contained the larvae when it was first sawn up. [58], The head, having mouthparts projecting forward or sometimes downturned, is usually heavily sclerotized and is sometimes very large. Many other beetles, including ladybirds, blister beetles, and lycid beetles secrete distasteful or toxic substances to make them unpalatable or poisonous, and are often aposematic, where bright or contrasting coloration warn off predators; many beetles and other insects mimic these chemically protected species. The beetle faces the early morning breeze, holding up its abdomen; droplets condense on the elytra and run along ridges towards their mouthparts. [17], The heaviest beetle, indeed the heaviest insect stage, is the larva of the goliath beetle, Goliathus goliatus, which can attain a mass of at least 115g (4.1oz) and a length of 11.5cm (4.5in). Using four geographic sources, we found that dark mealworms (larvae of Tenebrio obscurus) ate PS as well. [6], Essentially all beetles lay eggs, though some myrmecophilous Aleocharinae and some Chrysomelinae which live in mountains or the subarctic are ovoviviparous, laying eggs which hatch almost immediately. It is the largest order of insects, representing about 40 percent of the known insect species. [124], Mutualism is well known in a few beetles, such as the ambrosia beetle, which partners with fungi to digest the wood of dead trees. Apparently, this is an indirect result of O. minus outcompeting the two species of mycangial fungi that are critical to beetle nutrition. A few Longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) and weevils as well as some fireflies (Rhagophthalmidae) [59] have divided eyes, while many have eyes that are notched, and a few have ocelli, small, simple eyes usually farther back on the head (on the vertex); these are more common in larvae than in adults. Habits and Traits Ground Beetles . Mature larvae of the Stenhelmoides rufulus (Hinton) are described and illustrated for the first time and a larval diagnosis for the genus is presented; body shape, distribution and form of setae and number of pleural sclerites are diagnostic characters for larvae of this genus. [181] According to the habitats, many other groups such as the rove beetles in human-modified habitats, dung beetles in savannas[182] and saproxylic beetles in forests[183] have been suggested as potential indicator species. The larvae of beetles generally appear grub-like and also come in a variety of shapes and sizes depending on where they live and what they eat. Different populations have between them developed resistance to all major classes of insecticide. The low temperatures experienced by Cucujus clavipes can be survived through their deliberate dehydration in conjunction with the antifreeze proteins. In some cases, however, more dramatic changes occur. Some click beetle larvae, called wireworms, feed on newly planted seeds and roots of plant crops (e.g., maize, cotton, potatoes); others feed in deadwood or on wood-boring beetle larvae (Cerambycidae). [90], Aquatic beetles use several techniques for retaining air beneath the water's surface. Adults: Usually small, oval to oblong, highly convex (dome-shaped). Equally, some families use antennae during mating, and a few species use them for defense. These include some ground beetles (Carabidae) and some true weevils (Curculionidae), as well as desert- and cave-dwelling species of other families. Passalid larvae, white and slender, are found with their parents. The Chrysomeloidea diversified around the same time, feeding on a wide array of plant hosts from cycads and conifers to angiosperms. Over one-quarter of all known species of animals are beetles. Archostemata contains four families of mainly wood-eating beetles, including reticulated beetles (Cupedidae) and the telephone-pole beetle. The mites of the family Tetranychidae (Acari: Prostigmata), known as spider mites, are severe pests of economic crops, fruits and . Duane McKenna et al. One such species, Platypsyllus castoris, parasitises beavers (Castor spp.). The Scarabaeidae typically have lamellate antennae with the terminal segments extended into long flat structures stacked together. Like many other insect orders, beetles have claws, usually one pair, on the end of the last tarsal segment of each leg. Females are held inside a log to stimulate the fighting males with their pheromones. [174], The Dermestidae are often used in taxidermy and in the preparation of scientific specimens, to clean soft tissue from bones. Some families contain tens of thousands of species, and need to be divided into subfamilies and tribes. Larva is the earliest feeding life stage of many (many!) [86], The larval period can vary widely. [57], Hydradephaga (5560) e.g. Swifts and other birds, such insectivorous mammals as bats, reptiles, frogs, and other insects may act as beetle predators. Coleoptera (beetles) are most probably the most versatile creatures on earth. The larvae of these beetles feed on the cellulose structure of timber, eating the wood from the inside out. Coleoptera, known as beetles, are a diverse taxonomic order that includes almost 400,000 species making it the largest order in the animal kingdom. There are more than 150 important fossil sites from the Jurassic, the majority in Eastern Europe and North Asia. 1916. [39], Many fossil sites worldwide contain beetles from the Cretaceous. The first jewel beetles (e.g. The bubble can last for hours or days. Later it eats through the entire leaf. Soil . [122] Beetles may be particularly important in some parts of the world such as semiarid areas of southern Africa and southern California[123] and the montane grasslands of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. [27] Close to the Upper Jurassic, the Cupedidae decreased, but the diversity of the early plant-eating species increased. A larva is reported to have survived for 3.5 years in an enclosed container. [7][82], The larva is usually the principal feeding stage of the beetle life cycle. The bombardier beetle's powerful repellent spray has inspired the development of a fine mist spray technology, claimed to have a low carbon impact compared to aerosol sprays. Arthropods of tropical forests: Spatio-temporal dynamics and resource use in the canopy. Most adults and larvae are substrate dwellers, but some are efficient swimmers (e.g., larval and adult Dytiscidae and Hydrophilidae). Girard, C.; Costa, C.; Rosa, S.P.licena. The scarab was of prime significance in the funerary cult of ancient Egypt. They are strikingly flattened dorsoventrally, no doubt as an adaptation for slipping between the beavers' hairs. Anoxia tolerance in the larvae may have been sustained by switching to anaerobic metabolic pathways or by reducing metabolic rate. . . [106][105] Cooperative brood care is also found in the bess beetles (Passalidae) where the larvae feed on the semi-digested faeces of the adults. [45] [77], Like other insects, beetles have open circulatory systems, based on hemolymph rather than blood. [140] Anoxia tolerance in the adult carabid beetle Pelophilia borealis was tested in laboratory conditions and it was found that they could survive a continuous period of up to 127 days in an atmosphere of 99.9% nitrogen at 0C. Scents may be spicy, fruity, or similar to decaying organic material. 2018a).The labrum (Fig. larva of the seven-spotted ladybird beetle. [129], All insects are poikilothermic,[130] so the ability of a few beetles to live in extreme environments depends on their resilience to unusually high or low temperatures. For example, when moving quickly, tiger beetles may not be able to see very well and instead hold their antennae rigidly in front of them in order to avoid obstacles. This is known as hypermetamorphosis; it occurs in the Meloidae, Micromalthidae, and Ripiphoridae. This beetle is commonly found in cultivated fields and is known to have a broad insect diet. Some combine it with thanatosis, in which they close up their appendages and "play dead". MacLeay, 1838 is described and illustrated. The smallest recorded beetle and the smallest free-living insect (as of 2015[update]), is the featherwing beetle Scydosella musawasensis which may measure as little as 325m in length.[20]. The Archostemata have an exposed plate called the metatrochantin in front of the basal segment or coxa of the hind leg. These young stages do not have compound eyes, but in their place are lateral ocelli. Beetles are prominent in human culture, from the sacred scarabs of ancient Egypt to beetlewing art and use as pets or fighting insects for entertainment and gambling. Its hosts include other members of the Solanaceae, such as nightshade, tomato, eggplant and capsicum, as well as the potato. This oxygen layer is known as a plastron and is . insects that undergo the process of metamorphosis - they are known as holometabolous insects. The biology of the species was studied in Ukraine. [1][6][7][8][9][10] A 2015 study provided four independent estimates of the total number of beetle species, giving a mean estimate of some 1.5million with a "surprisingly narrow range"[11] spanning all four estimates from a minimum of 0.9 to a maximum of 2.1million beetle species. We subsequently tested T. obscurus from Shandon [79] Several species of the genus Cicindela (Carabidae) have hearing organs on the dorsal surfaces of their first abdominal segments beneath the wings; two tribes in the Dynastinae (within the Scarabaeidae) have hearing organs just beneath their pronotal shields or neck membranes. Mississippi State University has estimated, since the boll weevil entered the United States, it has cost cotton producers about $13billion, and in recent times about $300million per year. This volume provides keys for the identification of the known larvae of Carabidae (ground beetles) of Fennoscandia and Denmark. [76] Carbon dioxide is more soluble in water than either oxygen or nitrogen, so it readily diffuses out faster than in. [9][43] These polyphagan beetle groups can be identified by the presence of cervical sclerites (hardened parts of the head used as points of attachment for muscles) absent in the other suborders. Some species are serious agricultural pests, such as the Colorado potato beetle, while others such as Coccinellidae (ladybirds or ladybugs) eat aphids, scale insects, thrips, and other plant-sucking insects that damage crops. These include the pollen beetle Meligethes aeneus[142] and many species of coccinellids. Digestion takes place mostly in the anterior midgut, although in predatory groups like the Carabidae, most digestion occurs in the crop by means of midgut enzymes. The larva often has a different appearance to the adult and may possess bodily organs that the adult insect does not possess (and vice versa). The mouthparts are rarely suctorial, though they are sometimes reduced; the maxillae always bear palps. Larvae of the plant-feeding epilachnines often are yellow with black bristles. [151], Pliny the Elder discusses beetles in his Natural History,[152] describing the stag beetle: "Some insects, for the preservation of their wings, are covered with an erust (elytra)the beetle, for instance, the wing of which is peculiarly fine and frail. Page and figure refer-ences are provided for 7 recent, comprehensive, and readily available pub-lications. However, the order is typically characterized by a pair of elytra (hardened front wings . [109], Decaying organic matter is a primary diet for many species. The family of Chironomidae is a group of Diptera insects belonging to the suborder of Nematocera, commonly called "non-biting midges" in the adult stage and "bloodworms" in the larval stage. Beetles, both adults and larvae, are the prey of many animal predators including mammals from bats to rodents, birds, lizards, amphibians, fishes, dragonflies, robberflies, reduviid bugs, ants, other beetles, and spiders. Beetles typically have a particularly hard exoskeleton including the elytra, though some such as the rove beetles have very short elytra while blister beetles have softer elytra. The big-headed ground beetle is part of a very large family of beetles called ground beetles, a clan more than 40,000 species strong. [125] Chemically mediated by a bacterially produced polyunsaturated peroxide,[126] this mutualistic relationship between the beetle and the fungus is coevolved. Not exclusive; other regions may also be reported. 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