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Beetles


by John Marris

Around one third of all the world’s animals are beetles, and in New Zealand there are thousands of species. They are sturdy little creatures with hardened wings, and come in a myriad of shapes and sizes – from the outlandish giraffe beetle with its elongated head, to the familiar, tiny house borer.

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Main image: Giraffe weevil

Giraffe weevil


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