bess beetle, (family Passalidae), any of approximately 500 species of beetles (insect order Coleoptera) mostly found in the tropics, with a few species found in North America. They are characterized by their large size, ranging between 30 and 40 mm (1.2 and 1.6 inches) in length.

Passalidae is a family of beetles known variously as "bessbugs", [1] "bess beetles", [1] "betsy beetles", [1] "betsy bugs", or "horned passalus beetles". Nearly all of the 500-odd species are tropical; species found in North America are notable for their size, ranging from 20 to 43 mm, for having a single "horn" on the head, and for a form of ...

Sep 3, 2023 · The Bess Beetle, also known as the Betsy Beetle or Patent Leather Beetle, is a fascinating insect found in rotting wood. With over 500 species worldwide, these beetles play a crucial role in breaking down decaying wood and recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

Jul 3, 2019 · Bess beetles are surprisingly advanced insects that inhabit rotting logs. These 10 fascinating facts about bess beetles reveal what makes them unique.

Oct 25, 2024 · Bess beetles (Family Passalidae) are wood-dwelling, socially active beetles with around 500 species worldwide. They often live in decaying wood in forests. Burrowing through the decaying wood, they form “galleries” (tunnels inside the wood) below the bark.

May 5, 2013 · what is a bess beetle? Bess Beetles are large beetles in the scientific family Passalidae that live in decaying wood. They are most closely related to Scarabs (Scarabidae) and Stag beetles (Lucanidae).

Bess beetles are unique among insects as they care for their young and help raise them till adulthood, behavior uncommon to beetles. There are around 500 species of these beetles worldwide, mostly in tropical areas but also in North America.