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πŸͺ² Beetles

Autumn Aphodius

Aphodius autumnalis

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A small, dark reddish-brown dweller dung beetle that is most active in autumn. It has a shiny, rounded body with finely punctured elytra. Found predominantly in grasslands grazed by sheep and cattle.

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Did You Know?

The seasonal peak of this species in autumn coincides with declining temperatures that reduce competition from summer-active species.