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This video shows a Darkling Beetle, likely belonging to the genus Cossyphus, possibly Cossyphus punctatissimus or Cossyphus hoffmannseggi, also known as the UFO Darkling Beetle. Darkling beetles are part of the family Tenebrionidae and are found in various habitats worldwide. Some species, like Eleodes suturalis (red-backed darkling beetle), are known for their defensive behaviors, such as standing on their head and secreting a foul-smelling substance. Many darkling beetles are nocturnal, meaning they are active at night. Darkling beetles are important for nutrient recycling, especially in arid environments, as they primarily feed on decomposing plant material.