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Devil's Coach-horse Beetle

Ocypus olens

Photo by Saarbrigger
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Field Notes

Description:

The beetle is about 20 - 30 mm long and black. If the beetle feels attacked it raises its long and uncovered abdomen (see the picture).

Habitat:

forests, parks and gardens; almost everywhere in Europe.

Notes:

The picture was taken by my son.

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Devil's Coach-horse Beetle

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Comments (5)
Steffi
Really interesting! Thanks for sharing!
HemaShah
this is a great pic!! The beetle does almost look horse like,with its straight back! Thanks for sharing this spotting. Very enjoyable spotting! :)

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PublishedJuly 2, 2011

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