Death Feigning Beetle
Asbolus verrucosus
Conservation
N/A
Habitat
Dry, sandy habitats
Natural Range
Southwestern United States and and northwestern Mexico
Activity
Most active at dawn and dusk
Diet
Omnivorous
Zoo Location
House of Bugs in Children's Zoo
Fascinating Facts
These beetles earned the name ‘death-feigning’ by faking their death by rolling onto their backs and tucking their legs in when they are frightened. They can play dead up to a half hour!