Observations in the Suborder: Polyphaga

English Name: Eubeetles or Truebeetles

Protea chafer

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By: vynbos
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Top of Myburgh Ravine, Table Mtn, CT
Observed on: 2nd February 2014
Added to iSpot: 2nd February 2014
Likely ID: Trichostetha capensis
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Toktokkie

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By: vynbos
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Suikerbossie, Hout Bay, Cape Town
Observed on: 2nd February 2014
Added to iSpot: 2nd February 2014
Likely ID: Toktokkie (Psammodes)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0
Description: 30mm. Picture 3: either tasting my finger or giving me a well-deserved nip. It bit lightly and then much harder, but didn't break the skin.

Weevil

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Location: Stones Hill, Grahamstown
Observed on: 2nd February 2014
Added to iSpot: 2nd February 2014
Likely ID: Bronchus
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

ladybug pupa

Rbm 211 ladybug pupa
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Location: R555, Middelburg
Observed on: 2nd February 2014
Added to iSpot: 2nd February 2014
Likely ID: Coccinellidae
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

dead spotted fruit beetle

Rbm 206 spotted fruit beetle
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Location: R555, Middelburg
Observed on: 2nd February 2014
Added to iSpot: 2nd February 2014
Likely ID: Mini Goliath Beetle (Hypselogenia geotrupina subsp. geotrupina)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

black fruit beetle

Rbm 208 black fruit beetle
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Location: R555, Middelburg
Observed on: 2nd February 2014
Added to iSpot: 2nd February 2014
Likely ID: Cetoniinae
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1

fruit beetle

Rbm 207 fruit beetle
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Location: R555, Middelburg
Observed on: 2nd February 2014
Added to iSpot: 2nd February 2014
Likely ID: marbled fruit chafer (Porphyronota hebreae subsp. hebreae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 1

Weevil visiting Erepsia

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By: carina l
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Schapenberg
Observed on: 1st February 2014
Added to iSpot: 2nd February 2014
Likely ID: Weevil (Tychius)
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Weevil about 3mm long.

Darkling beetle

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By: timvntimvn's reputation in Invertebratestimvn's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Burnt Kraal, Grahamstown
Observed on: 1st February 2014
Added to iSpot: 1st February 2014
Likely ID: Tok-tokkie (Psammodes)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Toktokkie?

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Location: Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve
Observed on: 1st February 2014
Added to iSpot: 1st February 2014
Likely ID: Psammodes
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 2
Description: About 20mm long, with red stripes. Walking very fast.

Ladybug

Rbm 169 ladybug
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Location: R555, Middelburg
Observed on: 1st February 2014
Added to iSpot: 1st February 2014
Likely ID: Coccinellidae
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 2

Beetle

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Location: R555, Middelburg
Observed on: 30th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 30th January 2014
Likely ID: Leaf beetle (Mecistes)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Longhorn Beetle

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By: qgrobler
Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency
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Location: 5, Edge View Road
Observed on: 30th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 30th January 2014
Likely ID: Macrotoma palmata
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Black beetle with white dots on pink rose

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By: johanbaard
South African National Parks
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Location: Sandbaai, Hermanus
Observed on: 26th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 30th January 2014
Likely ID: White-spotted Fruit Chafer (Mausoleopsis amabilis)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0
Description: 12mm long

Glow Beetle Larva

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By: johanbaard
South African National Parks
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Location: Bibbeyshoek, Goudveld, Knysna
Observed on: 28th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 30th January 2014
Likely ID: Glow Worm (Lampyridae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: 30mm long

Savanna monkey beetles

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By: DullsweatherDullsweather's reputation in InvertebratesDullsweather's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Dullstroom
Observed on: 30th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 30th January 2014
Likely ID: Savanna monkey beetles (Eriesthis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: This one a lot more yellow.

Beetle

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By: E. Eifler
Custodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersOverberg Lowlands Conservation Trust
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Location: Napier
Observed on: 22nd January 2014
Added to iSpot: 30th January 2014
Likely ID: Garden Fruit Chafer (Pachnoda sinuata subsp. flaviventris)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Fuzzy Fruit Chafer?

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By: DullsweatherDullsweather's reputation in InvertebratesDullsweather's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Dullstroom
Observed on: 30th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 30th January 2014
Likely ID: Fuzzy Wetland Fruit Chafer (Gnathocera hirta)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 5
Comments: 3
Description: Need urgent ID as I've captured this one. Guys please let me know if I must keep or release.

Unknown Long-horn Beetle

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By: guido.cozaguido.coza's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Hout Bay
Observed on: 24th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 29th January 2014
Likely ID: Flatface Longhorn Beetles (Lamiinae)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 2
Description: About 30-40mm "hard" looking,black to d brown with creme coloured spots. elytra rough. Bottom animal gnarled on Carissa edulis during mating. seen before single animal also on Carissa

Rbm 139

Rbm 139
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Location: R555, Middelburg
Observed on: 28th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 29th January 2014
Likely ID: Cerambycidae
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Rbm 143

Rbm 143
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Location: R35, Middelburg - MP
Observed on: 29th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 29th January 2014
Likely ID: Astylus atromaculatus
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Bronchus weevils

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Location: Lower Slopes of Spitskop TMNP
Observed on: 29th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 29th January 2014
Likely ID: Bronchus
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 1

Prong-tailed weevil

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By: Graham G
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Ntsikeni Nature Reserve
Observed on: 22nd January 2014
Added to iSpot: 29th January 2014
Likely ID: Bronchus furvus
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

White-spotted chafer beetle

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By: Evanne Rothwell
Friends of Silvermine Nature Area
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Location: 12, Addo Rd
Observed on: 29th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 29th January 2014
Likely ID: Mausoleopsis amabilis
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Thrips

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By: Caroline Voget
Botanical Society of South AfricaFriends of Meadowridge Common
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Location: Kasteelspoort, Table Mountain National Park
Observed on: 29th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 29th January 2014
Likely ID: Rove beetles (Staphylinidae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 3
Description: Tiny black thrips-like goggas on Hermas villosa head. Table Mountain.

Reticulated Longhorn

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By: Wynand Uys
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Location: Blyde River Near Hoedspruit
Observed on: 28th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 29th January 2014
Likely ID: Flatface Longhorn Beetles (Lamiinae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: Body length about 12mm. Each antenna about 36mm. Spotted on Pavonia, but not sure if that has any significance.

Scarabid grub under stone

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By: tony rebelo
iSpot TeamBotanical Society of South Africa A-teamCape Bird ClubEntomological Society of Southern AfricaFriends of Tokai ParkProtea Atlas ProjectSenior Scout AdventureSouth African National Biodiversity InstituteSouth African National Parks Honorary RangersToyota Enviro Outreach
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Location: Blesfontein - escarpment track
Observed on: 16th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 29th January 2014
Likely ID: Scarab larva (Scarabaeidae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 3

Night light

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By: Rene HoenderdosRene Hoenderdos's reputation in InvertebratesRene Hoenderdos's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Kampersrus
Observed on: 27th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 28th January 2014
Likely ID: Firefly Beetles (Lampyridae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Weevil

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By: Gigi
Botanical Society of South AfricaCape Bird ClubMountain Club of SA (Cape Town)South African National Biodiversity Institute
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Location: Kirstenbosch Research Centre
Observed on: 22nd January 2014
Added to iSpot: 28th January 2014
Likely ID: Weevil (Sciobius)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1

Kleinmond whitespots back in full force

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By: magrietb
Custodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersLepidopterists' Society of AfricaSpider Club of South Africa
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Location: Kleinmond
Observed on: 23rd December 2013
Added to iSpot: 28th January 2014
Likely ID: White-spotted chafer (Mausoleopsis amabilis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

rbm 132

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By: rianabaterianabate's reputation in Invertebratesrianabate's reputation in Invertebratesrianabate's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: R555, Middelburg
Observed on: 28th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 28th January 2014
Likely ID: Flea beetle (Blepharida)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 2
Description: less than 10 mm

Eyed Jewelbeetle

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By: Wynand Uys
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Location: Blyde River Near Hoedspruit
Observed on: 27th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 28th January 2014
Likely ID: Eyed Jewelbeetle (Lampetis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: Body length about 20mm. Found on Setaria megaphylla. This one with white elytral margins as opposed to red ones.

rbm 131

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By: rianabaterianabate's reputation in Invertebratesrianabate's reputation in Invertebratesrianabate's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: R555, Middelburg
Observed on: 27th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 27th January 2014
Likely ID: Hister beetle (Histeridae)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Beetle

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By: timvntimvn's reputation in Invertebratestimvn's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Signal Hill, Grahamstown
Observed on: 17th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 27th January 2014
Likely ID: Lily weevil (Brachycerus)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Insect

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Location: Grahamstown commonage
Observed on: 21st January 2014
Added to iSpot: 27th January 2014
Likely ID: Flatdragon Rove Beetle (Platydracus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Quick-moving...

Gogga

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By: Sandveld
Location: Main Rd, Still Bay West
Observed on: 26th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 27th January 2014
Likely ID: Longhornbeetles (Cerambycidae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: brown beetle, approx 20 mm long and 4 mm wide, antennae approx 25 mm

Satyrical Beetle

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By: vynbos
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Betty's Bay
Observed on: 26th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 26th January 2014
Likely ID: Two-eyed leaf beetle (Monolepta bioculata)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

Gogga

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By: Sandveld
Location: Main Rd, Still Bay West
Observed on: 20th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 26th January 2014
Likely ID: Longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Found this very small beetle in my kitchen. Its about 1 cm long, but the antennae about 2,5 cm long

Dung beetle

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By: Wendy
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersMountain Club of SA (Cape Town)Protea Atlas Project
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Location: Wynberg NU (2), Southern Suburbs
Observed on: 9th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 26th January 2014
Likely ID: Scarab scarab (Scarabaeus (Scarabaeus))
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Beetle

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By: Wendy
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersMountain Club of SA (Cape Town)Protea Atlas Project
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Location: 4, Bennington Rd
Observed on: 26th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 26th January 2014
Likely ID: Pachnoda sinuata subsp. flaviventris
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: A beautiful oval shaped beetle. The outline of the beetle is yellow, and it has brown markings on it as well. There appears to be a small brown head protruding. It has brown feelers, and six brown legs.

Zig-zag fruit chafer

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By: rjpretor
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Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
Observed on: 18th August 2007
Added to iSpot: 26th January 2014
Likely ID: Zig-zag fruit chafer (Anisorrhina flavomaculata subsp. flavomaculata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 2

Weevil

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By: tony rebelo
iSpot TeamBotanical Society of South Africa A-teamCape Bird ClubEntomological Society of Southern AfricaFriends of Tokai ParkProtea Atlas ProjectSenior Scout AdventureSouth African National Biodiversity InstituteSouth African National Parks Honorary RangersToyota Enviro Outreach
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Location: Escarpment edge walk Blesfontein
Observed on: 15th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 26th January 2014
Likely ID: Lily Weevil (Brachycerus)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 9

(Aspidimorpha ??? Which fools gold beetle

Fools Gold Beetle (Aspidimorpha ssp 4web 120587
By: guido.cozaguido.coza's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Hughenden road
Observed on: 23rd January 2014
Added to iSpot: 25th January 2014
Likely ID: Fool's Gold Beetle (Aspidimorpha quadriremis)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Found on Hibiscus/ solano creeper

Giant Acacia Click Beetle

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By: Rene HoenderdosRene Hoenderdos's reputation in InvertebratesRene Hoenderdos's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Kampersrus
Observed on: 21st January 2014
Added to iSpot: 25th January 2014
Likely ID: Giant Acacia Click Beetle (Tetralobus flabellicornis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 11

Rbm 115

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By: rianabaterianabate's reputation in Invertebratesrianabate's reputation in Invertebratesrianabate's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: R555, Middelburg
Observed on: 18th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 25th January 2014
Likely ID: Net-winged beetle (Lycus)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Rbm 114

Rbm 114
By: rianabaterianabate's reputation in Invertebratesrianabate's reputation in Invertebratesrianabate's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: R555, Middelburg
Observed on: 18th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 25th January 2014
Likely ID: Hary darkling beetle (Lagria)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Long-legged darkling beetle

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By: timvntimvn's reputation in Invertebratestimvn's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Commandodrift dam
Observed on: 26th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 25th January 2014
Likely ID: Darkling beetle (Tenebrionidae)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Beetle

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By: timvntimvn's reputation in Invertebratestimvn's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Signal Hill, Grahamstown
Observed on: 21st January 2014
Added to iSpot: 25th January 2014
Likely ID: Darklingbeetles (Tenebrionidae)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Rbm 107

Rbm 107
By: rianabaterianabate's reputation in Invertebratesrianabate's reputation in Invertebratesrianabate's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: R555, Middelburg
Observed on: 25th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 25th January 2014
Likely ID: Cetoniinae
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Beetle-like spider in Kloof Gorge, KZN

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By: Sally H
Location: Kloof Gorge, Krantzkloof Nature Reserve
Observed on: 1st January 2014
Added to iSpot: 24th January 2014
Likely ID: Darkling Beetles (Tenebrionidae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 12

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