ecoinsects's Identifications

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9 photos

What

Onthophagus auritus

Observer

jennyghct

Date

March 30, 2024 09:15 AM AEDT

Place

Bruthen VIC 3885, Australia (Google, OSM)

Description

A small dung beetle found in dog faeces that is a new one for me. Bush setting with native wildlife inluding maropods, wombats and small mammals. No livestock, but cattle graze a paddock approx 500m away. I expect is may be one of the many native dung beetles.

Onthophagus auritus - Photo (c) Laurence Sanders, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), uploaded by Laurence Sanders
ecoinsects's ID: Onthophagus auritus, a member of Dung Beetles (Subfamily Scarabaeinae)
Added on April 18, 2024
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What

European Dung Beetle (Aphodius fimetarius)

Observer

jennyghct

Date

March 30, 2024 02:01 PM AEDT

Place

Tambo Upper VIC 3885, Australia (Google, OSM)

Description

Found in cattle dung.

European Dung Beetle - Photo (c) Nick Porch, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Nick Porch
ecoinsects's ID: European Dung Beetle (Aphodius fimetarius)
Added on April 18, 2024
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3 photos

What

Klamathweed Beetle (Chrysolina quadrigemina)

Observer

martinlagerwey

Date

December 18, 2016

Place

418 Rileys Rd, Barnawartha VIC 3688, Australia (Google, OSM)

Description

Chrysolina quadrigemina on St John's Wort

Klamathweed Beetle - Photo (c) Tom Murray, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Tom Murray
ecoinsects's ID: Klamathweed Beetle (Chrysolina quadrigemina)
Added on November 20, 2023
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What

Plump Springtails (Order Poduromorpha)

Observer

jennyghct

Date

September 22, 2023 04:53 PM AEST

Place

Tambo Upper VIC 3885, Australia (Google, OSM)

Description

Found in cattle dung. Note that the beetle Aphodius fimetarius is submitted as a separate observation. https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/observations/187611939

Springtails - Photo (c) Benjamin Fabian, all rights reserved, uploaded by Benjamin Fabian
ecoinsects's ID: Springtails (Subclass Collembola)
Added on October 31, 2023
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2 photos

What

European Dung Beetle (Aphodius fimetarius)

Observer

jennyghct

Date

September 8, 2023 02:24 PM AEST

Place

Tambo Upper VIC 3885, Australia (Google, OSM)

Description

Common in cattle dung.

European Dung Beetle - Photo (c) Nick Porch, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Nick Porch
ecoinsects's ID: European Dung Beetle (Aphodius fimetarius)
Added on October 31, 2023
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2 photos

What

European Dung Beetle (Aphodius fimetarius)

Observer

christine876

Date

October 14, 2023 09:59 AM AEDT

Place

Stephenson Rd, Tambo Upper, VIC, AU (Google, OSM)

Description

Found in cattle dung

European Dung Beetle - Photo (c) Nick Porch, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Nick Porch
ecoinsects's ID: European Dung Beetle (Aphodius fimetarius)
Added on October 31, 2023
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6 photos

What

Australian Dung Scarab (Onthophagus granulatus)

Observer

jennyghct

Date

October 15, 2023 02:12 PM AEDT

Place

Tambo Upper VIC 3885, Australia (Google, OSM)

Description

First record for the property. Collected from cattle dung using flotation sampling. A single specimen along with 4 other species in sample.

Australian Dung Scarab - Photo (c) Maurice, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Maurice
ecoinsects's ID: Australian Dung Scarab (Onthophagus granulatus)
Added on October 31, 2023
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6 photos

What

Euoniticellus fulvus

Observer

jennyghct

Date

October 15, 2023 02:13 PM AEDT

Place

Tambo Upper VIC 3885, Australia (Google, OSM)

Description

First record for property. Collected from fresh cattle dung sing flotation sampling. A single specimen along with 4 other species in sample.

Euoniticellus fulvus - Photo (c) Jakob Fahr, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Jakob Fahr
ecoinsects's ID: Euoniticellus fulvus, a member of Dung Beetles (Subfamily Scarabaeinae)
Added on October 31, 2023
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8 photos

What

Bull-headed Dung Beetle (Onthophagus taurus)

Observer

jennyghct

Date

May 14, 2023 04:29 PM AEST

Place

Tambo Upper VIC 3885, Australia (Google, OSM)

Description

Female dung beetle found in fresh cow dung. Identification made with assistance from ID guides from Dung Beetle Ecosystem Engineers website. Noting the SHINY black colour, studded with small dots (punctate), the front of the pronotum is rounded and there are two ridges on the head.

Bull-headed Dung Beetle - Photo (c) gernotkunz, all rights reserved, uploaded by gernotkunz
ecoinsects's ID: Bull-headed Dung Beetle (Onthophagus taurus)
Added on October 31, 2023
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What

Onthophagus capella

Observer

larney

Date

March 19, 2021 06:46 PM AEST

Place

Witta QLD 4552, Australia (Google, OSM)
Onthophagus capella - Photo (c) Chris Burwell, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Chris Burwell
ecoinsects's ID: Onthophagus capella, a member of Dung Beetles (Subfamily Scarabaeinae)
Added on June 16, 2023
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What

Onitis pecuarius

Observer

donnymack

Date

February 15, 2022 04:25 PM AEDT

Place

Elsmore NSW 2360, Australia (Google, OSM)
Onitis pecuarius - Photo (c) lucanus, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
ecoinsects's ID: Onitis pecuarius, a member of Dung Beetles (Subfamily Scarabaeinae)
Added on June 1, 2023
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3 photos

What

Onitis caffer

Observer

jb2602

Date

July 8, 2020 04:14 AM AEST

Place

Congo, NSW (Google, OSM)
Onitis caffer - Photo (c) CSIRO, some rights reserved (CC BY)
ecoinsects's ID: Onitis caffer, a member of Dung Beetles (Subfamily Scarabaeinae)
Added on May 31, 2023
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2 photos

What

Onthophagus mniszechi

Observer

eliap

Date

September 2022

Place

Victoria, AU (Google, OSM)
Onthophagus - Photo (c) Udo Schmidt, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
ecoinsects's ID: Genus Onthophagus, a member of Dung Beetles (Subfamily Scarabaeinae)
Added on May 31, 2023
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What

Onthophagus dandalu

Observer

jasmine_tar

Date

March 23, 2023 05:55 PM AEST

Place

Boundary St, Wilsonton, QLD, AU (Google, OSM)
Onthophagus dandalu - Photo (c) donnamareetomkinson, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), uploaded by donnamareetomkinson
ecoinsects's ID: Onthophagus dandalu, a member of Dung Beetles (Subfamily Scarabaeinae)
Added on May 22, 2023
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What

Onthophagus binodis

Observer

iantemby

Date

March 7, 2022 03:26 PM AEDT

Place

Traralgon South VIC 3844, Australia (Google, OSM)

Description

Hundreds of beetles of several species in each pile of horse dung. Observed 2022/03/07

Onthophagus binodis - Photo (c) Tom, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Tom
ecoinsects's ID: Onthophagus binodis, a member of Dung Beetles (Subfamily Scarabaeinae)
Added on May 21, 2023
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What

Onthophagus binodis

Observer

tony_d

Date

January 28, 2017 11:08 AM AEDT

Place

Sandfly TAS 7150, Australia (Google, OSM)

Description

male

Onthophagus binodis - Photo (c) Tom, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Tom
ecoinsects's ID: Onthophagus binodis, a member of Dung Beetles (Subfamily Scarabaeinae)
Added on May 21, 2023
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What

European Dung Beetle (Aphodius fimetarius)

Observer

donnymack

Date

November 4, 2022 07:06 AM AEDT

Place

Elsmore NSW 2360, Australia (Google, OSM)
European Dung Beetle - Photo (c) Nick Porch, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Nick Porch
ecoinsects's ID: European Dung Beetle (Aphodius fimetarius)
Added on May 21, 2023
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What

European Dung Beetle (Aphodius fimetarius)

Observer

snakesrcool

Date

March 24, 2023 11:39 PM AWST

Place

Albany, AU-WA, AU (Google, OSM)
European Dung Beetle - Photo (c) Nick Porch, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Nick Porch
ecoinsects's ID: European Dung Beetle (Aphodius fimetarius)
Added on May 21, 2023
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3 photos

What

European Dung Beetle (Aphodius fimetarius)

Observer

harveyperkins

Date

April 25, 2023 02:27 PM AEST

Place

Tennent ACT 2620, Australia (Google, OSM)
European Dung Beetle - Photo (c) Nick Porch, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Nick Porch
ecoinsects's ID: European Dung Beetle (Aphodius fimetarius)
Added on May 21, 2023
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2 photos

What

Onthophagus mniszechi

Observer

landcarekaren

Date

May 2022

Place

Victoria, AU (Google, OSM)
Onthophagus mniszechi - Photo (c) Jenny Holmes, all rights reserved, uploaded by Jenny Holmes
ecoinsects's ID: Onthophagus mniszechi, a member of Dung Beetles (Subfamily Scarabaeinae)
Added on May 8, 2023
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What

Onthophagus mniszechi

Observer

triciastewart

Date

September 2, 2022 08:40 AM AEST

Place

Ballarto Rd W, Cranbourne, VIC, AU (Google, OSM)
Onthophagus mniszechi - Photo (c) Jenny Holmes, all rights reserved, uploaded by Jenny Holmes
ecoinsects's ID: Onthophagus mniszechi, a member of Dung Beetles (Subfamily Scarabaeinae)
Added on May 8, 2023
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2 photos

What

Onthophagus mniszechi

Observer

micahv

Date

October 7, 2022 02:20 PM AEDT

Place

Pomonal VIC 3381, Australia (Google, OSM)

Description

Large dung beetle, approx 20mm x13mm

Onthophagus mniszechi - Photo (c) Jenny Holmes, all rights reserved, uploaded by Jenny Holmes
ecoinsects's ID: Onthophagus mniszechi, a member of Dung Beetles (Subfamily Scarabaeinae)
Added on May 8, 2023
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What

Onthophagus mniszechi

Observer

yarnauwi

Date

December 25, 2022 06:43 PM ACDT

Place

Wirrina Cove SA 5204, Australia (Google, OSM)
Onthophagus mniszechi - Photo (c) Jenny Holmes, all rights reserved, uploaded by Jenny Holmes
ecoinsects's ID: Onthophagus mniszechi, a member of Dung Beetles (Subfamily Scarabaeinae)
Added on May 8, 2023
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2 photos

What

Common Dumbledore Beetle (Geotrupes spiniger)

Observer

arghill

Date

March 11, 2023 09:18 AM AEDT

Place

Lucaston TAS 7109, Australia (Google, OSM)
Common Dumbledore Beetle - Photo (c) Alan Melville, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by Alan Melville
ecoinsects's ID: Common Dumbledore Beetle (Geotrupes spiniger)
Added on May 8, 2023
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2 photos

What

Bubas bison

Observer

davidsando

Date

June 6, 2022 10:35 AM ACST

Place

Keith SA 5267, Australia (Google, OSM)
Bubas bison - Photo (c) Anton Gjeldum, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Anton Gjeldum
ecoinsects's ID: Bubas bison, a member of Dung Beetles (Subfamily Scarabaeinae)
Added on May 8, 2023
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What

Bubas bison

Observer

khamo22

Date

May 5, 2023 05:59 PM AEST

Place

Loch Garry Rd, Bunbartha, VIC, AU (Google, OSM)
Bubas bison - Photo (c) Anton Gjeldum, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Anton Gjeldum
ecoinsects's ID: Bubas bison, a member of Dung Beetles (Subfamily Scarabaeinae)
Added on May 8, 2023
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2 photos

What

Bubas bison

Observer

landcarekaren

Date

May 2022

Place

Victoria, AU (Google, OSM)
Bubas bison - Photo (c) Anton Gjeldum, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Anton Gjeldum
ecoinsects's ID: Bubas bison, a member of Dung Beetles (Subfamily Scarabaeinae)
Added on May 8, 2023
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3 photos

What

Onitis caffer

Observer

clag

Date

May 18, 2016

Place

12 Outlook Cres, Vinegar Hill QLD 4343, Australia (Google, OSM)

Description

Dung beetle - Onitis caffer (introduced)

Onitis caffer - Photo (c) CSIRO, some rights reserved (CC BY)
ecoinsects's ID: Onitis caffer, a member of Dung Beetles (Subfamily Scarabaeinae)
Added on May 5, 2023
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