Nom nom! I believe these to be diabolical Ironclad beetles (Zopheridae), busily chomping away at thi
Nom nom! I believe these to be diabolical Ironclad beetles (Zopheridae), busily chomping away at this adorable little white fungus. Fungus eats log and is in turn eaten by beetle. It’s glorious to see trees provide habitat, even in death. #Zopheridae #ironcladbeetles #ironclad #Phloeodesdiabolicus #Phloeodes #nature #ecology #CalBG #fungus #beetle (at California Botanic Garden) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_OjGntA_gT/?igshid=1o7gn0fv627pg -- source link
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