Observations in the Series: Scarabaeiformia

Regal Chafer

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By: Ryan van HuyssteenRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in InvertebratesRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in InvertebratesRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in InvertebratesRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Masebe Nature Reserve
Observed on: 22nd January 2014
Added to iSpot: 12th February 2014
Likely ID: Taurhina splendens
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 7
Comments: 3
Description: One of the most beautiful chafers I have ever seen.

Scarabaeidae

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in InvertebratesGawie's reputation in InvertebratesGawie's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Robertson, South Africa
Observed on: 3rd January 2014
Added to iSpot: 11th February 2014
Likely ID: Melolonthinae
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 2
Comments: 3

Pachnoda sinuata

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in InvertebratesGawie's reputation in InvertebratesGawie's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Robertson, South Africa
Observed on: 5th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 10th February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Stigmatoplia monkeys

Stigmatoplia monkey beetles
By: Nick Helme
Botanical Society of South AfricaProtea Atlas Project
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Location: Kotzesrus hills
Observed on: 27th July 2009
Added to iSpot: 10th February 2014
Likely ID: Stigmatoplia
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1
Description: Namaqualand Klipkoppe Shrubland; cavorting in Othonna grandifolia fls

Rose beetle

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Location: Grahamstown
Observed on: 5th February 2014
Added to iSpot: 7th February 2014
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Beettle

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By: skhumbuzo
Cape Nature
Location: groeneweide trail
Observed on: 7th February 2014
Added to iSpot: 7th February 2014
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 3
Description: Long tin legs

Massive dung beetle

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By: Ryan van HuyssteenRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in InvertebratesRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in InvertebratesRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in InvertebratesRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Welgevonden Game Reserve
Observed on: 2nd February 2014
Added to iSpot: 5th February 2014
Likely ID: Catharsius
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Large dung beetle, about 5cm.

Chafer

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By: TamcatTamcat's reputation in InvertebratesTamcat's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: R62, Kareedouw
Observed on: 2nd February 2014
Added to iSpot: 3rd February 2014
Likely ID: Stripsipher zebra
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 7
Description: Under dead bark of Wild Almond Tree

Gold Spotted Black Knight

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By: Andrew Hankey
Africa Nature TrainingBushveld Experience Skills & TrainingLepidopterists' Society of AfricaSouth African National Biodiversity Institute
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Location: R401, Krugersdorp
Observed on: 28th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 3rd February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Green Scarab

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By: Richard AdcockRichard Adcock's reputation in InvertebratesRichard Adcock's reputation in InvertebratesRichard Adcock's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Myburgh Ravine track
Observed on: 2nd February 2014
Added to iSpot: 3rd February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 5

Protea chafer

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By: vynbos
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Top of Myburgh Ravine, Table Mtn, CT
Observed on: 2nd February 2014
Added to iSpot: 2nd February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

dead spotted fruit beetle

Rbm 206 spotted fruit beetle
By: rianabaterianabate's reputation in Invertebratesrianabate's reputation in Invertebratesrianabate's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: R555, Middelburg
Observed on: 2nd February 2014
Added to iSpot: 2nd February 2014
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

black fruit beetle

Rbm 208 black fruit beetle
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Location: R555, Middelburg
Observed on: 2nd February 2014
Added to iSpot: 2nd February 2014
Likely ID: Cetoniinae
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1

fruit beetle

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Location: R555, Middelburg
Observed on: 2nd February 2014
Added to iSpot: 2nd February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 1

Black beetle with white dots on pink rose

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By: johanbaard
South African National Parks
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Location: Sandbaai, Hermanus
Observed on: 26th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 30th January 2014
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0
Description: 12mm long

Savanna monkey beetles

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By: DullsweatherDullsweather's reputation in InvertebratesDullsweather's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Dullstroom
Observed on: 30th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 30th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: This one a lot more yellow.

Beetle

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By: E. Eifler
Custodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersOverberg Lowlands Conservation Trust
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Location: Napier
Observed on: 22nd January 2014
Added to iSpot: 30th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Fuzzy Fruit Chafer?

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By: DullsweatherDullsweather's reputation in InvertebratesDullsweather's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Buhrmaan St, Dullstroom
Observed on: 30th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 30th January 2014
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 5
Comments: 4
Description: Need urgent ID as I've captured this one. Guys please let me know if I must keep or release.

White-spotted chafer beetle

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By: Evanne Rothwell
Friends of Silvermine Nature Area
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Location: 12, Addo Rd
Observed on: 29th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 29th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

vrugtetor

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By: Joanette Le CornuJoanette Le Cornu's reputation in InvertebratesJoanette Le Cornu's reputation in InvertebratesJoanette Le Cornu's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Carletonville, Gauteng
Observed on: 17th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 29th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Scarabid grub under stone

Scarabid grub under stone
By: tony rebelo
iSpot TeamBotanical Society of South Africa A-teamCape Bird ClubEntomological Society of Southern AfricaFriends of Tokai ParkProtea Atlas ProjectSenior Scout AdventureSouth African National Biodiversity InstituteSouth African National Parks Honorary RangersToyota Enviro Outreach
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Location: Blesfontein - escarpment track
Observed on: 16th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 29th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 3

Kleinmond whitespots back in full force

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By: magrietb
Custodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersLepidopterists' Society of AfricaSpider Club of South Africa
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Location: Kleinmond
Observed on: 23rd December 2013
Added to iSpot: 28th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Dung beetle

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By: Wendy
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersMountain Club of SA (Cape Town)Protea Atlas Project
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Location: Wynberg NU (2), Southern Suburbs
Observed on: 9th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 26th January 2014
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Beetle

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By: Wendy
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersMountain Club of SA (Cape Town)Protea Atlas Project
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Location: 4, Bennington Rd
Observed on: 26th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 26th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: A beautiful oval shaped beetle. The outline of the beetle is yellow, and it has brown markings on it as well. There appears to be a small brown head protruding. It has brown feelers, and six brown legs.

Zig-zag fruit chafer

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By: rjpretor
Entomological Society of AmericaEntomological Society of Southern AfricaLepidopterists' Society of Africa
Invertebrates expert
Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
Observed on: 18th August 2007
Added to iSpot: 26th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 2

Rbm 107

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By: rianabaterianabate's reputation in Invertebratesrianabate's reputation in Invertebratesrianabate's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: R555, Middelburg
Observed on: 25th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 25th January 2014
Likely ID: Cetoniinae
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Rbm 109

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By: rianabaterianabate's reputation in Invertebratesrianabate's reputation in Invertebratesrianabate's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: R555, Middelburg
Observed on: 19th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 23rd January 2014
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Fruit Chafer

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By: Mike Rex
Bushveld Experience Skills & Training
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Location: Sentry Hill - Botsalano Game Reserve
Observed on: 3rd January 2014
Added to iSpot: 22nd January 2014
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 4

Black Chafer

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By: Jannie Groenewald
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: R324, Suurbraak
Observed on: 22nd January 2014
Added to iSpot: 22nd January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Insect

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By: DullsweatherDullsweather's reputation in InvertebratesDullsweather's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Dullstroom
Observed on: 22nd January 2014
Added to iSpot: 22nd January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 11
Description: How does a thin blade of grass support such a big insect? :)

Chafer asana

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By: Riaan Stals
Entomological Society of Southern AfricaLepidopterists' Society of Africa
Invertebrates expert
Location: De Tweede Spruit Conservancy, Gauteng
Observed on: 19th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 21st January 2014
Likely ID: Bum-spot Flower Chafer (Popillia bipunctata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 9
Description: It was raining and the chafers were too cold to fly. They clung to vegetation, either with the head up, or with the head down. All four individuals I saw were frozen in the same yoga position: holding on with the two front pairs of legs, but the hindlegs are spread up and out as far as they can go. They retained this position when lightly pestered by me. I don't know what they were doing. I don't know if this is some form of crypsis, or even a form of mimicry. In the upside down position, the two areas of whitish scales may look like eyes. Are they also reverse-painted?

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By: Hiking is fun
Location: Porcupine buttress, Table Mountain National Park
Observed on: 24th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 21st January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Insect

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By: DullsweatherDullsweather's reputation in InvertebratesDullsweather's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Dullstroom
Observed on: 21st January 2014
Added to iSpot: 21st January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 3

black Scarab

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By: Richard AdcockRichard Adcock's reputation in InvertebratesRichard Adcock's reputation in InvertebratesRichard Adcock's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Hangklip
Observed on: 19th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 21st January 2014
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 2
Description: Asymmetric antennae with 3 'clubs'. Heavy duty fore-legs for digging. Legs covered in coarse hairs

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

Peanut Beetle

Peanut Beetle
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Dreyersdal Bergvliet
Observed on: 16th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 20th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Alex playing with my camera again

Whitegrub

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By: sallyslaksallyslak's reputation in Invertebratessallyslak's reputation in Invertebratessallyslak's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Garden
Observed on: 20th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 20th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1
Description: Living in horse manure pile. Was today placed in a container with horse manure in order to observe pupation and to identify adult beetle.

Black Beetle

By: ChopinChopin's reputation in InvertebratesChopin's reputation in InvertebratesChopin's reputation in InvertebratesChopin's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Hangklip
Observed on: 19th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 20th January 2014
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 20

Dung beetle

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By: sallyslaksallyslak's reputation in Invertebratessallyslak's reputation in Invertebratessallyslak's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Garden
Observed on: 26th March 2008
Added to iSpot: 20th January 2014
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 8

Zig-zag Fruit Chafer

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By: Jannie Groenewald
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Swellendam
Observed on: 20th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 20th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 13

Monkey Beetle

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By: Luc
BirdLife South AfricaBotanical Society of South AfricaFriends of Kenilworth Race Course
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Location: Nursery Ravine, Table Mountain National Park
Observed on: 18th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 20th January 2014
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 7

Doggydoo Dungbeetle

Doggydoo Dungbeetle
By: tony rebelo
iSpot TeamBotanical Society of South Africa A-teamCape Bird ClubEntomological Society of Southern AfricaFriends of Tokai ParkProtea Atlas ProjectSenior Scout AdventureSouth African National Biodiversity InstituteSouth African National Parks Honorary RangersToyota Enviro Outreach
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Location: Silvermine River trail
Observed on: 4th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 19th January 2014
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Why is the area not chocoblock full of dungbeetles eating doggy poo?: this one is eating it!

Pachnodella impressa

Pachnodella impressa
By: Andrew Deacon
South African National ParksToyota Enviro Outreach
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Location: N4, Nkomazi, Althorpe
Observed on: 12th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 18th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 3

Beetle

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By: sallyslaksallyslak's reputation in Invertebratessallyslak's reputation in Invertebratessallyslak's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Garden
Observed on: 30th March 2008
Added to iSpot: 17th January 2014
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

spider's victim

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By: TuliTuli's reputation in InvertebratesTuli's reputation in InvertebratesTuli's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Gaborone North
Observed on: 20th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 17th January 2014
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: unlucky bug(?) becomes Neoscona's dinner

Yellow monkey beetles

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By: sallyslaksallyslak's reputation in Invertebratessallyslak's reputation in Invertebratessallyslak's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Garden
Observed on: 24th April 2010
Added to iSpot: 15th January 2014
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Zebra Monkeybeetle on Scroff

Monkeybeetle on Scroff
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Blouberg Nature Reserve north restoration site
Observed on: 14th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: Blouberg reclamation experiment: cleared and burned 1 year old

Monkeybeetle on Bloublommetjiesalie

Monkeybeetle on Bloublommetjiesalie
By: tony rebelo
iSpot TeamBotanical Society of South Africa A-teamCape Bird ClubEntomological Society of Southern AfricaFriends of Tokai ParkProtea Atlas ProjectSenior Scout AdventureSouth African National Biodiversity InstituteSouth African National Parks Honorary RangersToyota Enviro Outreach
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Location: Blouberg Nature Reserve north restoration site
Observed on: 14th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1
Description: Blouberg reclamation experiment: cleared and burned 1 year old Sorry: ignore the ones not in focus (the other two species).

Scarab

Scarab
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Blouberg Nature Reserve north restoration site
Observed on: 14th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th January 2014
Likely ID: Stegopterus
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 7
Description: Blouberg reclamation experiment: cleared and burned 1 year old On a flower! Arrived while I was photographing the Monkeybeetles and despite skittishness and apparent clumsiness landed very effectively (and ignored me)!

Caramel Monkeybeetle on Raindaisy

Monkeybeetle on Raindaisy
By: tony rebelo
iSpot TeamBotanical Society of South Africa A-teamCape Bird ClubEntomological Society of Southern AfricaFriends of Tokai ParkProtea Atlas ProjectSenior Scout AdventureSouth African National Biodiversity InstituteSouth African National Parks Honorary RangersToyota Enviro Outreach
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Location: Blouberg Nature Reserve north restoration site
Observed on: 14th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 1
Description: Blouberg reclamation experiment: cleared and burned 1 year old

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