Dasygnathus sp. (genus)

Rhinoceros beetle at Sullivans Creek, Lyneham South

Dasygnathus sp. (genus) at Sullivans Creek, Lyneham South - 8 Jan 2024
Dasygnathus sp. (genus) at Sullivans Creek, Lyneham South - 8 Jan 2024
Dasygnathus sp. (genus) at Sullivans Creek, Lyneham South - 8 Jan 2024
Dasygnathus sp. (genus) at Sullivans Creek, Lyneham South - 8 Jan 2024
Dasygnathus sp. (genus) at Sullivans Creek, Lyneham South - 8 Jan 2024
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Dasygnathus sp. (genus) 8 Jan 2024 KimberiRP
Unidentified 8 Jan 2024 trevorpreston

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Large scarab about 17mm found under a piece of plywood. Made a defensive rasping sound when disturbed.

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KimberiRP wrote:
   8 Jan 2024
A female

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