| Latin Name | Observation date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Genus Aegus | August 06 2026 | Central Aceh Regency,Aceh, Indonesia |
I managed to find a truly unique beetle right in front of my house. To be honest, this was the first time I had ever encountered this particular type of beetle; it had a relatively elongated body and mouthparts resembling those of an ant, but what caught my eye most was its elegant, jet-black color. It had a very hard exoskeleton, especially its wing covers. I couldn't say for sure whether it was dangerous to humans, but judging by its appearance, it likely possessed a painful bite. However, something seemed wrong with this beetle; it appeared extremely weak and didn't even try to flee or fly away when I picked it up. Whenever it felt threatened, it would tuck its legs tightly against its body to feign death, remaining motionless until it felt safe again. I took the opportunity to photograph the beetle from various angles under the light, allowing us to clearly appreciate its unique characteristics.
Okay friends, now I will share some pictures of this black beetle here.
| Camera Used | poco c65 |
|---|---|
| Lens | MM |
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| Iso speed | ISO |
| Focal length | MM |
| Photography | Genus Aegus |
| Photographer | @maxmarvin |
| Link to original | community |
|---|---|
| Link | https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/388721492 |
| Latitude | Longitude | Map |
|---|---|---|
| 5.1573654 | 96.6282110 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.1573654222&mlon=96.6282110632#map=12/5.1574/96.6282 |
