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What beetle is this?

Onitis alexis

What is an identifying feature of Onitis alexis?

In males, the hind femur has a single sharp spur

When does Onitis Alexis fly?

Dusk & Dawn

Activity period of Onitis alexis

Spring to Autumn

Adult life span of Onitis alexis

About 3 months

Adult life span of Onitis alexis

About 3 months

Where does Onitis aygulus originate from?

Drier regions of Africa, south of the Sahara & southern Europe

What is the common name for Onitis alexis?

The Bronze Dung Beetle

Why have the eyes of Onitis species been studied

Development of colour night vision cameras in cars (Toyota)

What is this species?

Onitis aygulus

Where does Onitis aygulus come from?

The cooler, drier parts of South Africa

Where does Onitis aygulus come from?

The cooler, drier parts of South Africa

When does Onitis aygulus fly?

Dusk & Dawn

Where does Onitis aygulus come from?

The cooler, drier parts of South Africa

When does Onitis aygulus fly?

Dusk & Dawn

Activity period of Onitis aygulus

Spring to Autums