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You might know the Beatles as a famous band from England, but did you know there's a whole different kind of "beetle" out there? Get ready to explore the amazing world of the roughened darkling beetle!
These incredible creatures are found in the northern United States and Canada, where winters are no joke. But the roughened darkling beetle has a superpower: it can survive being frozen solid for half the year!
How do they do it? You won't believe this, but their bodies produce their own antifreeze! This allows them to withstand the icy temperatures that would send most insects running for cover.
When they're not chilling (literally!) in the winter, roughened darkling beetles love to munch on plants. Fresh or decaying, they aren't picky eaters! But life isn't all fun and games for these beetles. They have to watch out for predators like sun spiders, birds, and lizards who think they make a tasty snack.
So next time you think of beetles, don't just picture a band on an album cover. Remember the amazing roughened darkling beetle, a tiny creature with an unbelievable ability to survive the harshest of winters!
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