Micro Goblin Beetle

Description

The Micro Goblin Beetles are Apsena species. These are a small teneb (beetle family tenebrionidae). Their textured elytra have a fine layer of fuzz (setae) towards the posterior end and their legs are an attractive red-orange color, setting them apart from other tenebs on the site.

They are a nice addition to communal desert beetle tank and lend an element of diversity with their smaller size. See photos at Bugguide.net.

They feed well on little bits of fruit and vegetable. We feed them primarily with fish food pellets. They’ll also scavenge other dead insects and just generally eat the same fare as what you feed your other desert beetles.