Skeetle

Discovery LocationTemperate Forests

Lead ResearcherP. Le Pew

Field Report Summary

Small but mighty, the Skeetle wanders the forest floor with impunity. Its warning coloration tells predators to stay back. If threatened, it raises its abdomen and sprays a noxious, boiling chemical cloud. It plays a vital role in decomposition, breaking down dead wood.

Physical Description

Stag beetle with the black-and-white warning coloration and tail of a skunk.

Habitat

Deciduous Forest Floor

Dietary Behavior

Detritivore

Evolutionary Origin

Chemical defense synthesis

Behavioral Notes

Does a handstand before spraying as a warning.