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| Beetles: Exploring the diversity, beauty & behavior of beetles |
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Event Description
Beetles are one of the most successful organisms on the planet. Representing 40 percent of all insects and having existed for millions of years, they make up 25 percent of all known species.
Immerse yourself in "Beetles" and explore their diversity, beauty and behavior. Highlighting hundreds upon hundreds of beetles the exhibition includes: the dung beetle, famous for recycling animal feces, and in fact, one species is successful in removing 80 percent of all cattle droppings in parts of Texas; Hercules beetles, as part of the rhinoceros beetle subfamily, is capable of supporting 850 times its weight making it the strongest animal on earth; and the well known and beautiful ladybug is considered an omen of good luck!
The exhibition includes a special display of beetle artwork created by local artist and author Steve Jenkins.
The University of Colorado Museum of Natural History is closed on all University holidays. |
Contact Information:
Name: University of Colorado Museum of Natural History
Phone: 303-492-6892
Email: cumuseum@colorado.edu |
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This event is open to
Everyone |
Of note:
Please check hours and campus holidays when scheduling your visit. |
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