Caries

The caries beetle is a two-winged insect that can be found in various parts of the world, including South and Central America, Africa and Australia.

Externally, caries are small birds, the length of which ranges from 7 to 12 cm. They have dark wings with white stripes, and on the head you can see many growths and spines. Costolites are members of the sawfly insect family that eat a variety of trees, including acajou, cumara and ebony. Various sources describe caries beetles as real pests, but this is not true. Bones are essential to maintaining a healthy ecosystem as they play an important role in wood processing and contribute to the creation of soils.

One of the main factors that determines the presence of caries beetles in a particular area is the presence of a certain tree species. For example, in the tropics of South America, the acaju tree is actively used, which is the main source of food for caries. Kostolitsa uses various adaptation strategies to find trees that contain a lot of nutrients: they can survey trees from top to bottom and look for fresh holes left by rodents. They also use their wings and legs to turn over the ground and find remains of wood or other food sources.

Many farmers and loggers do not consider caries beetles to be harmful creatures because they help them dispose of waste, sometimes allowing them to become a valuable resource. However, it is important to note that kostoes can pose health risks to humans and animals if not controlled. Local farmers often use carnivores as a method of controlling rodents and insect pests. But if this method is used too actively, the maximum load on the animal population is not observed and irreparable damage can be caused to the ecology of the region. Therefore, it is worth using kostoets for good, and not for harm, and to avoid interfering with the natural process.