Most of us are used to house flies and wasps, perhaps the widely recognisable ladybug beetle, but few are aware of just how distinct and strange insects can be. Evolved in incredible ways to ward off predators, source nourishment, and efficiently reproduce, there are myriads of examples we can look at. Not a unique mechanism, as strange as it is, skunks infamously resort to a similar defence and some other insects have such a mechanism as well. Scientists believe that this strange species mimics the bioluminescent click beetle, a poisonous insect. While they’re small and only live weeks, hopefully not due to this daring technique, they’re truly incredible insects.

Source: The Nation June 28, 2021 07:07 UTC