Here is an older episode of Oregon Field Guide from way back in 2001 with a piece on rain beetles starring some folks that may look very familiar. It's the 3rd segment.
OREGON FIELD GUIDE
Season 12 Episode 4 | 28m 52s
Wildlife experts check in on nesting peregrine falcons in the city and the woods. Join host Steve Amen and family in their effort to find the ultimate camping experience. An in-depth look at one of our oldest insects and their brief, but very active life cycle.
Aired: 02/01/01
Our dog Luna has amazing rain beetle detection skills. She tracks them down by some olfactory means and locates them underground. Unfortunately for the beetles, she finds them to be a gustatory delight! We do our best to discourage her beetle-icide tendencies but it does make me curious about what other wild animals, besides Luna, eat these
fuzzy little fat packets
.-Pam