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Re: Animal ID Needed?

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It's called a "pillbox" millipede, I think! \O


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Ah, thanks RP!

This is what it looks like when you touch it....

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From ExFmem...seen at Bateleur camp.

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Re: Insect or Invertebrates ID Needed?

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What kind of spider is this?
I thought it could be a golden orb -O-
Taken at the office in the basement (Johannesburg)

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The first is a slug, Amoli! :-)

The second a Wolf spider, or rain spider as they are sometimes called! ;-)


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Re: Insect or Invertebrates ID Needed?

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Your beetle pic, nana:




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And a reply from Dr Whyte:

Cannot be sure, but they are probably one of the Dermestid beetles which are also known as “Skin Beetles” or “Hide Beetles”. Some species feed on the desiccated remains of animal carcasses after blowfly larvae have left.


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Thanks for investigating, RP O:V Wow!


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About the size of a R2 coin!

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Re: Insect or Invertebrates ID Needed?

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One of the Subfamily: Coprinae (scarabs or dung beetles)


Copris elphener -O- (I think)


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Hi there

Can anyone tell me what spider this is:

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