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Dung beetle (Onthophagus binodus)

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Onthophagus binodus is one of two species of dung beetle released on New Zealand farms to bury and break down dung.

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Rights: Birgit Rhode, Landcare Research
Published: 10 December 2013Size: 477.62 KB
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