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African Black Beetle and ants

Hetronychus arator

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This African Black Beetle has survived long into late summer and autumn and is weakened enough to be prey for these tiny (Big-Head ants) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pheidole_megacephala

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Beetle, African black beetle | Sustainable Turf and Renovations

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PublishedApril 7, 2013

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