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πŸͺ² Beetles

Golden Rove Beetle

Platydracus stercorarius

About

A striking rove beetle with dense golden setae covering its pronotum and elytra, giving it a shimmering appearance. It is strongly associated with dung and compost habitats across Europe.

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Did You Know?

Despite living in dung, this beetle keeps itself immaculately clean by constantly grooming with specialized leg brushes.