2023-08-06 16:01 UTC
Animal of the day (009)
This very Pride-friendly insect is a Rainbow Stag Beetle, and it is endemic to Australia and New Guinea. It has gained popularity in the pet trade thanks to its shiny metallic colors, giving it the appearance of being carved from gold, rubies, emeralds, and sapphires. The larval stage goes through three distinct instars and lasts about three years, after which it matures into an adult beetle that will live for another 12 to 18 months. Unfortunately, it loses all of its shiny colors and turns dark brown after passing, making it a poor candidate for a preserved display specimen.
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Replies (4)
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@Rivernoodl@dragonchat.org 2023-08-06 16:07
@WahFo got that good ol gasoline shine <3
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@Ritzga@snaggletooth.life 2023-08-06 17:29
@WahFo colorful cuties!
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@loafofbread@toot.community 2024-01-18 03:57
@WahFo RGBeetle
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@osric@terberlo.dog 2024-01-18 04:26
@WahFo@meow.social How spectacularly intimidating