For the identification of insects and other fauna and flora of South Africa.

Saturday, October 5, 2013

Racing-stripe Darkling Beetle Stenocara gracilipes)

Family Tenebrionidae
About 2cm in body length with very long legs.
They are found only in the arid regions of the north west where they scavenge on plant and animal material.

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Louisette said...

Wonderfull catptures, nice color, greeting From Belgium

October 5, 2013 at 3:27 PM
Sue C said...

I love this blog! Your photos are wonderful, and as well as enjoying the photos, I am able to learn something new.

Thank you so much!!!

October 6, 2013 at 11:08 AM

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