Nosoderma diabolicum is a beetle of the Family Zopheridae. It is found in deserts of western North America. This beetle is noted for its durability, being able to survive being run over by a car. Its thick, densely layered and interlocking elytra are able to support maximum force of 149 newtons.
About Nosoderma diabolicum in brief
Nosoderma diabolicum is a beetle of the Family Zopheridae. It is found in deserts of western North America, where it lives on fungi growing under tree bark. This beetle is noted for its durability, being able to survive being run over by a car. Its thick, densely layered and interlocking elytra, connected to the ventral cuticle by complex lateral support structures, are able to support maximum force of 149 newtons, approximately equal to the force exerted by 15 kilograms or 33.
069 lbs. These inch long beetles have the potential for extremely long life spans due to their structure and shape. Many beetles have a rounded body, but the diabolical ironclad is different, having a flat shape and low to the ground profile.
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