Aphodius fimetarius

Description

This rather cylindrical looking Dung Beetle has an orange-red ribbed elytra with a black head and thorax. There are other similar species but A. fimetarius has an even border around the thorax which also has yellow side patches. Females are larger than the males, at up to 8 mm in length.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Often around herbivorous animals or in their dung, but is also attracted to lights, so may be found in well lit areas.

When to see it

Throughout the year peaking April to October.

Life History

They feed on all sorts of herbivorous dung.

UK Status

Although thought to be fairly widespread in England and Wales actual status is unclear as the species has been split, and it is difficult to assign previous records between Aphodius pedellus and Aphodius fimetarius.

VC55 Status

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland is unclear as the species has been split, and it is difficult to assign previous records between Aphodius pedellus and Aphodius fimetarius.

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Species profile

Species group:
Beetles
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Coleoptera
Family:
Scarabaeidae
Records on NatureSpot:
4
First record:
02/04/2011 (Nicholls, David)
Last record:
18/05/2017 (Nicholls, David)

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