image source: jonathansjungleroadshow.co.uk
image source: jonathansjungleroadshow.co.uk
image source: petrade.hk
Habitat: South Asia
Status: No conservation concerns
I never did learn how to play dominos as a kid. I remember my grandma tried to teach me once, but apparently that didn’t work out so well. However, I do know a thing or two about domino beetles! Oh, grandma would be so proud.
The Domino Beetle (Anthia sexguttata) that sports six white dots on its black exoskeleton. They may look like a barrel of fun, but these bugs are far from it! Adults have the ability to squirt an irritating acidic liquid when its feeling defensive. If you were to get caught in the sizzling stream, you’d feel a gradual burning pain start to build on the part of the body that got sprayed. Numbness in the limb attached to the affected area can sometimes occur as well. Hooray!
If you do ever cross paths with a Domino Beetle make sure to wash off the liquid right away. Unless of course you’re into feeling burning pain. This guy is apparently one of those such people:
