beetle

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Or could it be a gold, labradorite beetle ring from Awe Inspired’s newest jewelry collaboration with Jhené Aiko?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The beetle, named for six gold spots that adorn its back, doesn’t fly far.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2026

A tiny beetle responsible for killing hundreds of thousands of oak trees in Southern California has reached Ventura County, marking a troubling expansion.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2026

The methylglycosides are also resistant to beetle enzymes that would normally break them down and restore their toxicity through hydrolysis.

From Science Daily • Jan. 1, 2026

That is, of course, if you’re a weirdo who wants a jumbo pack of beetle stickers.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller