Medieval Stone Beetle
Crypticus quisquilius
Tenebrionidae • Coleoptera
Found exclusively in Krakow's ancient architecture, these beetles have adapted to life in centuries-old stone crevices, creating a unique urban ecosystem tied to human history.
Found in Cities
Identification Features
- Dark brown-black coloration
- Oval, flattened body
- Lives in stone cracks
- Slow movement
Behavior & Ecology
Feeds on organic debris in stone crevices, very site-specific
Urban Habitats
Conservation Status
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