Koenig, have discovered six new species of Sericinae scarab beetles from the biodiversity-rich regions of India. The findings, published in the prestigious journal Zootaxa, shed new light on the ...

In a notable advancement for entomology and conservation science, six previously unknown species of Sericinae scarab beetles have been discovered in India, thanks to a collaborative study between the ...

A scarab beetle was found on a shipment of bananas arriving at the ... "The color of June bugs varies from reddish-brown to ...

The Ancient Egyptians revered several species, particularly the sacred scarab, Scarabaeus sacer. These scarab beetles feature in religious and funerary art from statues to jewellery. They are said to ...

From that image came Kepri, the scarab-headed God. Mexicans wore live, decorated Megazopherus beetles. This species has thick, fused wing cases and can only crawl which meant the animals could be ...

Scarab beetles, as Ben-Tor noted, held sacred status in ancient Egypt, symbolizing new life – as the Egyptian word for scarab comes from the verb meaning “to come into being.” As such ...

One of the figures from Ancient Egypt placed in his study is this Heart Scarab. The scarab, or dung beetle, was a sacred symbol of resurrection and crucial in the imagery relating to the passage ...

In a significant scientific advancement, Indian and German researchers have identified six new scarab beetle species from India's biodiverse regions. The Zoological Survey of India, collaborating ...

The nocturnal insect is also known as the scarab beetle and is between one-half to ... Depending on the species, June bugs have a life cycle of 1-2 years," Gireesh said. The emerging larvae ...