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Blue Death Feigning Beetles
(Asbolus verrucosus)
RANGE
Blue death feigning beetles can be found in the deserts and semi-arid habitats of southwestern North America.
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DIET
Their diet consists of vegetation, fruits, and carrion (dead animals).
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CONSERVATION STATUS
IUCN Status - Not Evaluated
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There are no major threats at this time.
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ZOO LOCATION
Education Building
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NAME
Our blue feigning beetles do not have names due to the number of individuals that look almost identical.
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Zoo parents help support the care and needs of each animal at the Amarillo Zoo.
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