C. Schaufuss – Calwer’s Käferbuch is a book that focuses on the world of beetles, also known as Käfer in German. Written by entomologist Carl Schaufuss, the book was first published in 1885 and has since become a classic in the field of entomology. The more well know publications are from around 1916. The book …
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Time for some information, here are 20 interesting facts about stag beetles: 1. Stag beetles are members of the family Lucanidae and are found throughout the world, except in Australia and Antarctica. 2. The male stag beetles have large mandibles that resemble the antlers of a stag, hence the name “stag beetle.” 3. The size …
Scarab beetles have a rich history in ancient Egyptian culture and religion. The beetles, known scientifically as Scarabaeus sacer, are revered for their unique behavior of rolling balls of dung across the ground to lay their eggs in, which was interpreted as a symbol of the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. In ancient Egyptian …
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Cicadas are insects known for their distinctive, loud calls that are heard during the summer months. There are thousands of species of cicadas found all over the world, but the most famous ones are the periodical cicadas, which emerge from the ground in large numbers every 13 or 17 years. Cicadas spend the majority of …
