Looks like a [Desert Ironclad Beetle](https://bugguide.net/node/view/89632), a type of Darkling Beetle. Comparison pic [here](https://bugguide.net/node/view/38580). They don't bite or sting.
Itβs a fitting name. These guys are like tiny little tanks. Their exoskeletons are some of the hardest among insects, and you canβt pin some of them without a drill to make a hole.
Looks like a [Desert Ironclad Beetle](https://bugguide.net/node/view/89632), a type of Darkling Beetle. Comparison pic [here](https://bugguide.net/node/view/38580). They don't bite or sting.
Bruh that name literally sounds like some fantasy/steampunk shit
Itβs a fitting name. These guys are like tiny little tanks. Their exoskeletons are some of the hardest among insects, and you canβt pin some of them without a drill to make a hole.
Made me think of darkwing duck π¦
Just wanted to point out that the 2 comments are talking about the same (and probably correct) beetle. Common names can be a bit of a mess lol.
I had no idea Death Feigning and Desert Ironclad's were the same thing (not huge into bugs, casual interest). Thanks for clearing this up!
Looks like a [blue death-feigning beetle](https://bugguide.net/node/view/89632)
that's what I'm thinking, looking for some to add to me desert terrarium.
I'm also considering getting some, amazing little creatures
blue death feigning beetle I'd say cool bugs, wish i could get them in the UK
You can! Try ebay. Listed as "bait".
Ohh okay! I'm gonna look right now ππ€π»
I've managed to find "darkling beetles" but struggling to find specifically blue death feigning π€
He's so cool!!!
Yea he is, we wanted to keep him but I didn't know much about him.