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Title:VV5006 Hidden-winged beetle tucks wings with precision
Date:22nd August 2025
Summary:On July 17, 2025, in Shandong, China, the video captured a hidden‑winged beetle (Staphylinidae) expertly folding its wings in layers as if packing them into a bag. The footage showed the insect meticulously retracting and layering its delicate wings beneath its rigid elytra. Viewers could clearly see the sequence of movements and how the beetle arranged its wings in a compact form, highlighting both precision and an instinctive protection mechanism. Observers have noted that hidden‑winged beetles conceal their wings to better disguise themselves when not in flight and to reduce the risk of predation.
