Short answer: No.
Long answer: Instead of noses, insects have an ability called hygrosensation that enables them to sense a variation in humidity.
I pondered that question after spotting yet ANOTHER click beetle headed in the direction of our air conditioner drip bucket. Usually, they're already IN the bucket by the time I arrive. And because we've had so many beetles, spiders and other critters get trapped, I finally rigged a raft to prevent fatalities. It works! At any rate, this beetle was clambering on the brick exterior of our house. Nice me decided to help out. I scooped him up and dropped him on the raft. Right away, he started drinking. At least, that's what I assumed he was doing. Which made me ask my question...
Do beetles have noses?
Here's one interesting answer I found on Reddit (I wish I knew the author's name): Can any creatures smell water? Always learning!
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| He's done drinking! |
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