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Dung Beetle

Onthophagus sp

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Description:

Onthophagus is a genus of dung beetles in the Onthophagini tribe of the wider scarab beetle family, Scarabaeidae. It is the most species-rich and widespread genus in the subfamily Scarabaeinae (the 'true' dung beetles), with a global distribution.

Habitat:

Seen near a garden.

Reference Links:

Onthophagus - Wikipedia, Flickr

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