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dung beetle. Dung Beetle with a rabbit-dropping for lunch. Geotagged,Netherlands,Spring,Trypocopris vernalis Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

dung beetle.

Dung Beetle with a rabbit-dropping for lunch.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Such a hard worker, earned this snack! Posted 3 years ago
  2. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    Putting this gem on my 'parental care' list since the poop is for its babies. Posted 3 years ago

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The Trypocopris vernalis

''Trypocopris vernalis'', known sometimes by the common name dor beetle or spring dor beetle, is a type of dung beetle. The larva of ''Trypocopris vernalis'' feeds on dung of animals such as sheep and red foxes .

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Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Paul Dirksen
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By Paul Dirksen

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Uploaded Jun 18, 2020. Captured Jun 18, 2020 10:58 in Utrechtse Baan, 3956 Leersum, Netherlands.
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  • Canon EOS 7D Mark II
  • f/10.0
  • 1/256s
  • ISO1250
  • 100mm

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