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Beetles - The Dor Beetle

First seen on Sunday 18th October 2020 at Druridge Pools

The Dor Beetle (sometimes know as a Dung Beetle) is often found on paths. It is quite large (15-25mm long) and has a metallic blue/green sheen. They live in lowland pastures, feeding on cow and horse dung (this one was on the dunes)