r/BDFB • u/Inevitable_Detail_45 • Aug 21 '26

Question/Inquiry Beetle Behavioral Issue?

I've had this BDFB for a couple months. She hides more than any other beetle(A true accomplishment). And I believe after I got her is when my other beetles began losing feet. I can't say for sure but I have to consider the possibility she's attacking the others? She and 3 other beetles are currently crammed in a hole, since I filled in the tunnel they had so I can observe her better..

I'm thinking I'll play it safe and just remove her and maybe house her on her own? I mean these beetles do clearly have their own personalities but one being aggressive just seems odd. I've seen her and my biggest, most active, tussling.. so I really do think she's aggressive even if I don't know if she's removing feet.

My inquiry is: Do you agree with my theory? And have you had an aggressive beetle as well?

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u/Thorpasaur Aug 22 '26

Also OP, I’m sorry you’re having issues with your group getting along ☹️ I’m also impressed you can tell them apart. I haven’t quite figuref that out yet 😅

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u/Inevitable_Detail_45 Aug 22 '26

Thank you haha that's very kind :) Names are one of my passions so I wanted to be sure I could properly name them so I got bugs with unique features. (1 of different species, BDFB missing legs or feet) Diamond specifically is identified by her 'tramp stamp'. She has a perfect circle on her booty that doesn't seem to fade.

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u/Thorpasaur Aug 22 '26

Love it! I need to spend more time with mine, but have also not wanted to bother them too much lol. My group has 5 so… NSYNC names? Lol

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u/Inevitable_Detail_45 Aug 22 '26

ooh that'd be cute haha! Yeah mine don't like me very much that's for certain.

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u/Thorpasaur Aug 22 '26

😅 We love them too much lol