Lushback Beetle
A round, glossy carapace with a layer of living moss and tiny flowers growing on it.
Its moss “gardens” are harvested for medicinal herbs and decorative purposes.Health
Details
- Size: 25 cm long, weighing 250 grams.
- Aggressiveness: Harmless and slow-moving.
- Rituals/Behaviour: Carries a “garden” of moss and small plants on its back, which it carefully grooms.
- Defence: Emits a mild, minty odour that deters predators.
- Diet: Feeds on decaying plant matter.
- Habitat: Damp jungle floors and shaded groves.
- Societal Structure: Lives alone or in pairs.