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Arthropods Daily – Issue No. 222 No. 222 |

Malachite Beetles
Malachite Beetles (Malachiinae) – subfamily of family “Soft-winged Flower Beetles“

Malachiinae is a subfamily of soft-wing flower beetles, beetles of the family Melyridae.

Ancestry Graph

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This is not intended to be a dry lexicon. Personal stories and sensitive articles form the framework for our pictures: „The last refuge“ In a world suffering from extreme heat, Mario, the mite, discovers a legendary natural refuge that promises protection and cooling. His journey underlines the urgent need to secure sustainable habitats for all species.

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The last refuge

„Malachite Beetles“ also appeared in the following editions of Arthropods Daily