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Hugh Gourlay with dung beetle

Scientist Hugh Gourlay holding picture of 2 dung beetles.

Hugh Gourlay from Landcare Research’s Biodiversity and Conservation Team holds a picture of the type of dung beetle that may be introduced into New Zealand.

Rights: Landcare Research.

Published: 12 October 2009Size: 28.05 KB

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