Heteronychus arator

African black beetle at Watson Green Space

Heteronychus arator at Watson Green Space - 1 Feb 2024
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Identification history

Heteronychus arator Yesterday KimberiRP
Dasygnathus sp. (genus) 1 Feb 2024 AlisonMilton
Dasygnathus sp. (genus) 1 Feb 2024 AniseStar

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Photo taken by John Harding in Friends of Watson Green Space 31 Jan. Repeat sighting.

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  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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