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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
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Uploaded Apr 10, 2025. Captured Apr 9, 2025 13:19 in 64 Franklin Parade, Encounter Bay SA 5211, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/22.0
  • 1/6s
  • ISO400
  • 84mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.