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African black beetle - Heteronychus arator Attracted to UV light. Australia,Eamw beetles,Geotagged,Heteronychus arator,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

African black beetle - Heteronychus arator

Attracted to UV light.

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The African Black Beetle

"Heteronychus arator" is a species of beetle in the subfamily Dynastinae. It is commonly called African black beetle or black lawn beetle. It is native to Africa and it is an introduced species in Australia and on the North Island of New Zealand.

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Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Ernst
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By Ernst

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Uploaded Aug 26, 2024. Captured Aug 25, 2024 14:58 in 66 Franklin Parade, Encounter Bay SA 5211, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 650D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/99s
  • ISO200
  • 85mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.