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πŸͺ² Beetles

Spring Dor Beetle

Geotrupes vernalis

About

A medium-sized, metallic blue-green to violet dung beetle active in spring. Unlike other dor beetles, the metallic coloration is visible dorsally. It digs deep burrows provisioned with dung for its larvae.

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Did You Know?

Despite its name, this beetle is actually most active in autumn in many parts of its range.