Love and Seduction in the Life of Lizard Beetles from bugguide id Watch Video

⏲ Duration: 1 min 53 sec
✓ Published: 26-Jul-2020

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Next time you walk through the garden, take a closer look at the little things. There is drama and romance on every leaf. These tiny beetles were engaged in an exciting and emotional play strengthening their bond of love (although the male displays clear indications of machoism).nIn short: The male bites a hole into the stem of a goldernrod, reaching the tasty tissue below. The female is eager to get some of the treat, but he does not let her until he is ready (or the whole is big enough). There