Erapooltutes

Erapooltutes are a fictional species originating from the planet Xylos. Their appearance is characterized by a segmented, chitinous exoskeleton that ranges in color from deep emerald to shimmering sapphire. They possess six limbs, the front two of which have evolved into dexterous manipulators capable of fine motor control. Two large, multifaceted eyes dominate their head, providing a wide field of vision and sensitivity to ultraviolet light. Erapooltutes communicate through a complex series of clicks and pheromonal signals, a language that has proven difficult for off-world species to decipher.

The Erapooltute society is highly communal, with individuals living in interconnected subterranean hives. Their diet consists primarily of bioluminescent fungi and mineral-rich soil, which they extract using specialized digging appendages. While generally peaceful, Erapooltutes are known for their territorial defense, employing a mild neurotoxin secreted from glands near their mandibles. Their reproductive cycle involves a larval stage that undergoes several molts before reaching maturity. Early Xylosian xenobiological studies suggest a sophisticated understanding of acoustics and subterranean engineering within their hives.