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DUNG BEETLE SPECIES
Euoniticellus pallipes
Euoniticellus pallipes
(Length 9-12mm)
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Identifying features
Euoniticellus pallipes is a light to mid-brown small beetle (9 – 12mm) with dark speckling over the thorax (pronotum) and wing covers (elytra). There are three pairs of shiny dark patches along the centre of the pronotum.
E. pallipes females have a small ridge between the eyes whereas the males’ ridge is shallowly arched.
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​Distribution
Euoniticellus pallipes is native to southern Europe through to India. In the south west it has been located on an east Manjimup site.
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Additional Information
Euoniticellus pallipes is active from spring to autumn. They build nests of several brood masses, each containing a single egg which develops into an adult between 5 and 7 weeks. The adult life span is 2 – 3 months. E. pallipes flies during the day.
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