Onthophagus posticus (native)
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Size
5–8 mm
Colour
Head and thorax have a green sheen and wing covers (elytra) have a striped, dark green/brown appearance.
Active seasons
Spring to autumn
Distribution in Australia
Found in southern Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.
South West Prime Lamb Group (SWPLG) demonstrations
O. posticus have been trapped at Cashmore in low numbers. Little information is available about O. posticus compared to other dung beetles.
Acknowledgments and references
Page last updated: 04 Aug 2024