Observations in the Genus: Syrictes

Scarab being attacked by ground beetle - Montagu WCape

Scarab being attacked by ground beetle - Montagu WCape
By: Marion MacleanMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Rooihoogtepas, NW of Montagu, WCape
Observed on: 12th November 2012
Added to iSpot: 21st January 2014
Likely ID: Rhino Beetle (Syrictes syrichtus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 3

Rusty-fluffed scarab digging into soil - Montagu WCape

Rusty-fluffed scarab digging into soil - Montagu WCape
By: Marion MacleanMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Pietersfontein, Montagu WCape
Observed on: 30th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 1st November 2012
Likely ID: Rhinoceros Beetle (Syrictes syrichtus)
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 0
Comments: 3
Description: Got bits of veld stuck on it (bit like me after a ramble), has a rusty petticoat, and appeared to be trying to dig itself back into the soil.

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