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Sound of the Beetles

  • September 10, 2014
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

The red milkweed beetle’s long antennae divide its compound eyes into lower and upper sections — which is why its scientific name (Tetraopes tetrophthalmus) means “four eyes.” Sometimes they purr while feeding on milkweed, and if you pick one up, you may hear it squeak!

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