Giant Flattened Dungbeetle Lift-off (pachylomerus femoralis).

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Giant Flattened Dungbeetle Lift-off (pachylomerus femoralis). This dung Beetle is preparing to fly. Although they can fly, landing seems difficult, as they mostly crash-land. Ndumo Game Reserve. Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa.

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Location: Ndumo Game Reserve, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
Photo credit: © FVE MEDIA / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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