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Meet Arizona's Giant Palo Verde Beetle | Mesa News
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- Jul 17, 2026
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Summary
Big, buzzing, five-inch-long palo verde beetles are taking over Arizona’s summer monsoons — but don’t panic. These harmless desert giants are just looking to mate, not menace. Native and harmless, they’re clumsy flyers that pinch like a fingernail if startled, not venomous. They emerge briefly during rainy seasons to reproduce, then vanish back underground. Scientists say controlling them is tough, but you can deter them by cutting back vegetation, reducing outdoor lights, and avoiding moisture near palo verde trees. They’re a quirky, fleeting part of the desert’s natural rhythm — just don’t let their size fool you. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1a2c5881ffbaf8e6