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Dung Beetle

Geotrupes stercorarius

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Field Notes

Habitat:

Leaf litter in mixed woodland

Species ID Suggestions

Dung beetle

Geotrupes stercorarius

Reference Link
Jopy
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Comments (2)
Malcolm Wilton-Jones
It is difficult for me to determine between the 2 suggested species as my photos are not clear enough but based on the fact that there are two herds of Deer (one Red and one Fallow) living in these woods I am inclined to agree with Jopy. Either way it is a Dung beetle.
mark66vinula
Interestingly found this or similar species at Pig Bush New Forest last Sunday 17th october, in leaf litter. I think it is a UK Scarab beetle, probably Anoplotrupes stercorosus.

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The U.K Arthropod Survey
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PublishedNovember 19, 2013

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