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Side view of dung beetle

Side view of dung beetle (Onthophagus binodus). Landcare Research received permission from the EPA to release Onthophagus binodus in New Zealand.

Rights: Birgit Rhode, Landcare Research

Published: 10 December 2013Size: 341.41 KB

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