Hercules Beetle

#figbeetles, often mistaken for green june beetles, are a southwestern species of beetle that is quite misunderstood. They’re known as a garden pest and love to eat decaying fruit and organic matter. If they’re eating your fruit, it’s probably because they’re over-ripe and it’s time to harvest. The eggs that fig beetles lay in #compost produce larvae that helps to break down the compost, producing castings that also enhances soil nutrients. 🪲 👉follow us @demeter.earth1 for more info. Link in b

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Life Cycle Timelapse Of Hercules Rhinoceros Beetle