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πŸͺ² Beetles

Striped Dung Beetle

Paragymnopleurus striatus

About

A small to medium roller dung beetle with faint longitudinal striations on the elytra. It is black with a slightly convex profile and very active in daylight. Commonly found at fresh cattle dung across its range.

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Did You Know?

This species can arrive at a fresh dung pat within seconds of it being deposited.