Aphodius rufus
Description
Length 5 to 7 mm. The pronotum usually has a paler lateral margin and the elytra colour can vary. It can resemble several other Aphodius species, and detailed examination is necessary.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Found in various types of dung.
When to see it
A late summer/autumn species late June to early October.
UK Status
Locally frequent throughout England and in some areas of Wales and Scotland.
VC55 Status
Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland. There were a total of 31 VC55 records for this species up to March 2015.
Graham CalowSapcote garden113 August 2014specimen examined
Graham CalowSapcote garden107 September 2012specimen examined
Graham CalowSapcote garden115 September 2014specimen examined
Graham CalowSapcote garden107 September 2012specimen examined
Graham CalowSapcote garden120 September 2013specimen examined
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