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discovered
Gondwanocrypticus platensis in the wild
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place
Fountain Valley, CA
when
Jun 13, 2026
Gondwanocrypticus platensis
Gondwanocrypticus platensis
Insecta
RARE

Stats

Lifespan
1-2 years
Size
Small
Diet
Omnivore
Activity
Nocturnal
Social
Solitary
Biome
Temperate grassland
Range
South America
Movement
Walking
Breeding
Egg-laying
Defense
Armor
Status
Rare
About

Gondwanocrypticus platensis is a tiny darkling beetle that lives in sandy habitats and leaf litter, where it helps break down decaying organic material. Fun fact: Although native to South America, this small beetle has successfully spread to other regions, including parts of the United States, making it an impressive world traveler despite being only a few millimeters long.

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