Aphodius fimetarius (Red dung beetle)

Subfamily Aphodiinae. An exotic species native to Europe and Britain. Found in dung and decaying vegetable matter. Not to be confused with the 'true' dung beetles of the subfamily Scarabaeinae.

Aphodius fimetarius is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands

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Species information

Aphodius fimetarius Scientific name
Red dung beetle Common name
Not Sensitive
Exotic
Non-invasive or negligible
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