Aphodius granarius

Description

A small species, with a length of around 4mm it is dark brown or blackish and resembles several other members of this family.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

In the dung of herbivores.

When to see it

From April onwards.

UK Status

Common across southern England becoming scarcer in the north.

VC55 Status

Uncommon in Leicestershire and Rutland.

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Species profile

Species group:
Beetles
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Coleoptera
Family:
Aphodiidae
Records on NatureSpot:
3
First record:
18/06/2013 (Calow, Graham)
Last record:
31/03/2021 (Calow, Graham)

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