Adetus pinima facts for kids

Adetus pinima is a type of beetle that belongs to the family Cerambycidae. Scientists Martins and Galileo first described this specific beetle in 2003.

Discovering Beetles

Beetles are amazing insects! They make up the largest group of living things on Earth. There are over 400,000 different kinds of beetles known to science. You can find them almost everywhere, from forests to deserts, and even in water.

What Makes a Beetle a Beetle?

Beetles have a special hard outer shell that protects their bodies. This shell is made of two parts called elytra. These elytra cover their delicate flying wings. When a beetle wants to fly, it lifts these hard covers to use its real wings underneath.

• Beetles have six legs.
• They have two antennae, which they use to feel, smell, and sometimes even hear.
• Their mouths are designed for chewing.
• They go through a complete life cycle: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.

The Longhorn Beetle Family

Adetus pinima is part of the Cerambycidae family. These beetles are often called longhorn beetles because many of them have very long antennae. Their antennae can sometimes be longer than their whole body!

• Longhorn beetles are known for their strong jaws.
• Many longhorn beetle larvae, which are like grubs, live inside wood. They tunnel through trees, eating the wood as they grow.
• Adult longhorn beetles often feed on pollen, nectar, or tree sap. Some don't eat at all as adults.
• They play an important role in nature by helping to break down dead wood.

Where Do Beetles Live?

Beetles live in many different places around the world. They can be found in:

• Forests and woodlands
• Grasslands and fields
• Deserts and dry areas
• Rivers, lakes, and ponds
• Even in your garden!

They adapt to their surroundings, finding food and shelter wherever they are.

The Discovery of Adetus pinima

Scientists are always discovering new species. Adetus pinima was officially described in 2003 by two researchers, Martins and Galileo. When a new species is described, it means scientists have studied it carefully and given it a unique scientific name. This helps everyone identify and learn more about the amazing variety of life on our planet.

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In Spanish: Adetus pinima para niños