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Ocypus olens
he Devil's coach-horse beetle (Ocypus olens) is a species of beetle belonging to the large family of the rove beetles (Staphylinidae). hese very common and widespread beetles are present in most of Europe and in North Africa.They prefer areas with damp conditions and they can be found from April to October in meadows, heath and moorland, woodlands, hedgerows, parks and gardens. During the day they commonly stay under logs, stones or leaf litter. The pictured insect was spotted in Volos city, Greece.
Spotted on Jun 17, 2017
Submitted on Mar 28, 2018
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