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Dung beetle

Anoplotrupes stercorosus

Description:

1,5-2 cm in length, black/blue-metallic color

Habitat:

Pine-/spruceforest

Notes:

Creates a high frequency noise when touched, its color also resembles the feces of a bird and contributes to avoid being eaten by predators

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Gaia80
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Gaia80

Oslo, Vestfold, Norway

Spotted on Sep 30, 2012
Submitted on Sep 30, 2012

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