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Beetle larva on the beach

Heteronychus sanctaehelenae

Description:

A black beetle larva (Heteronychus sanctaehelenae), spotted at Tumbledown bay, Banks peninsula, Canterbury NZ. The species was accidentally introduced in NZ, and is considered a pest. It's a South African native.

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DespinaTsafetopoulou
DespinaTsafetopoulou 11 years ago

Thank you, dear @Maria dB :)

Maria dB
Maria dB 11 years ago

Nice series and information

Canterbury, New Zealand

Spotted on Nov 20, 2011
Submitted on Jan 19, 2013

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