Observations in the Tribe: Cremastocheilini

Hive Chafer raiding Paper Wasp nest.

Hive chafer
By: Wynand Uys
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Location: Blyde River near confluence with Olifants
Observed on: 6th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 6th November 2013
Likely ID: Large Hive Beetle (Oplostomus fuligineus)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 5
Description: Body length about 25mm Under the eaves of a thatch roof. Appears to be feeding on Paper Wasp larvae with impunity.

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Location: R40, Barberton
Observed on: 14th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th October 2012
Likely ID: Ants' nest chafer (Cremastocheilini)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1

Beetle

Beetle
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Location: Irene
Observed on: 14th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 14th October 2012
Likely ID: Ant's nest chafer (Scaptobius)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 1
Description: About 1 cm long, very muddy looking.

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