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Small Green Dung Beetle

Gymnopleurus humanus

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Description:

dull, iridescent green beetle

Habitat:

miombo woodlands, 1000m

Notes:

I spotted this at Namizimu forest reserve.

1 Species ID Suggestions

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KelseyCleland
KelseyCleland 8 years ago
Small Green Dung Beetle
Gymnopleurus humanus


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Dan Doucette
Dan Doucette 8 years ago

Thanks for the ID Kelsey and letermagog.

Ietermagog
Ietermagog 8 years ago

Perhaps small green dung beetle (12 mm long), gymnopleurus humanus

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Dan Doucette
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Dan Doucette

Southern, Malawi

Spotted on Jan 9, 2015
Submitted on Jul 11, 2015

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