When a black beetle appears in front of a person’s eyes, the latter does not actually experience any emotions other than disgust. Many are even afraid of the insects in question. But in fact, they can not do any harm to a person, since most of the black beetles are a kind of orderlies. They make sure that the area that people cannot clean (forests, meadows, even country roads and highways that connect large cities) is kept clean.
All that was said above does not mean at all that the black beetle takes a small mop in its paws and washes the floor. Among the rest of the representatives of the species of this color, the most common are the corpse beetle and grave digger. Both of these insects make a huge contribution to the improvement of meadows and forests, despite their inconsistent names and nasty appearance. Each of them should be considered in more detail.
The first black beetle is called a corpse eater. Based on the name, you can understand what, in fact, he eats. It is impossible to meet such a representative in the city, since here in rare cases he will be able to find edible food for him. Most often it is noticed in meadows, arable lands, in the suburbs. It does not grow more than four centimeters, has a black color. Its antennae has a reddish tint. Therefore, they are easily confused with purely “decorative” natural representatives. Red-black beetles usually do not directly participate in processes occurring in nature and human life. But this does not mean that they are completely useless. Even the smallest insect is important. The corpse eaters eat animals that have died or died a natural death.
The next black bug is called the grave digger. Representatives of this species are slightly more carcasses. However, they are not at odds with each other. Moreover, they can feel quite comfortable living in the united colonies. In these cases, their work will proceed at an accelerated pace. But when both species enter the mating period, they separate, because now they can’t rush. Gravediggers are hardworking orderlies who crawl under the corpses of birds and animals to dig holes under them. Beetles feed on carrion. And they find corpses by the smell of rot and decay, which they can feel at great distances.
It should be noted that both considered beetles eat not only the decaying carcass of animals. They can also act as predators. But to hunt for nimble insects or small animals they do not have the opportunity. That is why, when there are no corpses nearby, their diet is composed of slow tracks, snails and slugs.
Thus, if you encounter a black bug, think for a moment, before stomping it. This insect with its own hard labor cleans any area from the corpses of other animals. Thus, it makes your walk in nature more enjoyable and comfortable. These bugs rid you of the unpleasant odor of decay and rot.
