Modern Darkling Beetle (IMAGE) American Museum of Natural History Caption Researchers dated beetle species from the La Brea Tar Pits that are still alive today, such as the darkling beetle shown in this photo. Credit Joyce Gross Usage Restrictions Can be used with appropriate credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.