Observations in the Tribe: Phileurini

Scarab being attacked by ground beetle - Montagu WCape

Scarab being attacked by ground beetle - Montagu WCape
By: Marion MacleanMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Rooihoogtepas, NW of Montagu, WCape
Observed on: 12th November 2012
Added to iSpot: 21st January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 3

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By: Roy MarlowRoy Marlow's reputation in InvertebratesRoy Marlow's reputation in InvertebratesRoy Marlow's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Stilbaai
Observed on: 12th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 12th January 2014
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 3
Description: Thumbnail width: 14mm

Rusty-fluffed scarab digging into soil - Montagu WCape

Rusty-fluffed scarab digging into soil - Montagu WCape
By: Marion MacleanMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Pietersfontein, Montagu WCape
Observed on: 30th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 1st November 2012
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 0
Comments: 3
Description: Got bits of veld stuck on it (bit like me after a ramble), has a rusty petticoat, and appeared to be trying to dig itself back into the soil.

Rhino Beetle: not Dung Beetle

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By: johanbaard
South African National Parks
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Location: Milkwood Dr, Knysna
Observed on: 7th December 2011
Added to iSpot: 9th January 2012
Identifications: 4
Agreements: 1
Comments: 5
Description: 4 cm long, found in compost. Took one month from the one phase photographed to the next

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