Adult of the beetle Lagria villosa, which was studied to determine how it kept its helpful bacteria throughout all of its life cycle stages. (Photo courtesy of RS Ranke) (CN) — A type of female beetle ...

Certain species of beetle have evolved unusual "back pockets" to safely house symbiotic bacteria during metamorphosis—the only known instance of this among insects. It's part of a mutually beneficial ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. When Lagria beetles, a genus of fuzzy, brass-colored bugs that ...

Beetles of the genus Lagria need a little help from their bacterial friends throughout their immature life stages. But keeping them in the same spot throughout life isn't feasible. This is because ...

Of all the insects we find in the garden, lady beetles have to be one of our favorites. Lady beetles don’t harm any of our plants, but they spend their lives eating those who do. Because of that, we ...