Onthophagus declivis (Declivis dung beetle)

Subfamily Scarabaeinae (dung beetles). A native species that seems to have adapted to the urban environment in Canberra. It may feed on dung of domestic mammals, or of kangaroos moving around the suburbs.

Onthophagus declivis is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands | South Coast

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Onthophagus declivis (Declivis dung beetle) at Undefined - 2 Oct 2018 by jb2602

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Onthophagus declivis (Declivis dung beetle) at Undefined - 2 Oct 2018 by jb2602

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Species information

Onthophagus declivis Scientific name
Declivis dung beetle Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 588.6m Recorded at altitude
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