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Lesser-streaked Dung Beetle - Nimbus obliteratus

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Lesser-streaked Dung Beetle Lesser-streaked Dung Beetle - Nimbus obliteratus dylan Bristol 1 Feb 2024, 1:50 a.m. 13 Oct 2022, 5:19 p.m.
Lesser-streaked Dung Beetle Lesser-streaked Dung Beetle - Nimbus obliteratus dylan Bristol 1 Feb 2024, 1:50 a.m. 13 Oct 2022, 5:19 p.m.
Lesser-streaked Dung Beetle Lesser-streaked Dung Beetle - Nimbus obliteratus dylan Bristol 1 Feb 2024, 1:50 a.m. 13 Oct 2022, 5:19 p.m.
Lesser-streaked Dung Beetle Lesser-streaked Dung Beetle - Nimbus obliteratus dylan Bristol 1 Feb 2024, 1:50 a.m. 13 Oct 2022, 5:19 p.m.
Lesser-streaked Dung Beetle Lesser-streaked Dung Beetle - Nimbus obliteratus dylan Bristol 1 Feb 2024, 1:50 a.m. 13 Oct 2022, 5:20 p.m.
Lesser-streaked Dung Beetle Lesser-streaked Dung Beetle - Nimbus obliteratus dylan Bristol 1 Feb 2024, 1:50 a.m. 13 Oct 2022, 5:20 p.m.

Species Description

Scattered and highly localised in the South; very rare in the North. Can be common where it occurs. Habitat includes: woodland etc. Length: 5 - 7 mm.

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