Wednesday, April 23, 2008

The Immortal Diabolical Ironclad Beetle

With a name already as hyperbolic as "Diabolical Ironclad Beetle", the addition of the adjective "Immortal" to its name may seem superfluous.


But it's been over a year since I made a captive of the Diabolical Ironclad Beetle that one of my students found outside our classroom door.

In that time it has thrived on a diet consisting merely of sliced baby carrots (new ones thrown in once every few weeks). I have cleaned its jar exactly once. It is by far the easiest and hardiest pet I have ever had.

So, to all the past, present, and future little kids of the world who would capture bugs, put them in a glass jar, and throw some grass in there, only to have them die within hours or days, I say:

Eat your heart out, suckaz!

¡Viva El Escarabajo Blindado Diabólico!

(Further info: See my Orange County Organisms post on Phloedes diabolicum.)

3 comments:

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SpeedStriker said...

Not only does this insect have THE most amazing name of any insects, its ability to live up to its namesake is also delightfully astounding.

Anonymous said...

Wow, I didn't know people keep this type of beetle as a pet! Well, time to go back outside and look for Frank again. :D