josh_durie's Identifications

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3 photos

What

Porphyronota carnifex

Observer

natuurliefhebber

Date

August 27, 2023 02:11 PM SAST

Place

Hemelhoog Street, Velddrif, WC, ZA (Google, OSM)
Porphyronota carnifex - Photo (c) Josh Durie, all rights reserved, uploaded by Josh Durie
josh_durie's ID: Porphyronota carnifex, a member of Fruit and Flower Chafers (Subfamily Cetoniinae)
Added on April 8, 2024
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What

Saldanha Protea Chafer (Trichostetha bicolor)

Observer

adrianbinns

Date

September 27, 2023 08:50 AM SAST

Place

Jacob's bay, western cape, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Saldanha Protea Chafer - Photo (c) Cindy, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Cindy
josh_durie's ID: Saldanha Protea Chafer (Trichostetha bicolor)
Added on April 8, 2024
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2 photos

What

Mint Humbug Bumblingbee Beetle (Stegopterus vittatus)

Observer

cecileroux

Date

October 9, 2023 10:43 AM SAST

Place

Dwarskersbos, Velddrif, 7365, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Mint Humbug Bumblingbee Beetle - Photo (c) Vic Brink, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Vic Brink
josh_durie's ID: Mint Humbug Bumblingbee Beetle (Stegopterus vittatus)
Added on April 8, 2024
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What

West Coast Chafer (Odontorrhina pubescens ssp. pubescens)

Observer

arnovandervyver

Date

September 14, 2022 12:18 PM SAST

Place

Mykonos, Langebaan, 7357, South Africa (Google, OSM)

Description

Found dead

West Coast Chafer - Photo (c) Ronald Roefs, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Ronald Roefs
josh_durie's ID: West Coast Chafer (Odontorrhina pubescens ssp. pubescens)
Added on April 8, 2024
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White-spotted Fruit Chafer (Mausoleopsis amabilis)

Observer

rjbasson

Date

December 15, 2021 07:06 PM SAST

Place

Matzikama Local Municipality, South Africa (Google, OSM)
White-spotted Fruit Chafer - Photo (c) magriet b, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by magriet b
josh_durie's ID: White-spotted Fruit Chafer (Mausoleopsis amabilis)
Added on April 8, 2024
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2 photos

What

Reverse Garden Chafer (Pachnoda sinuata ssp. flaviventris)

Observer

leani

Date

April 7, 2019

Place

12 Hoof St, Graafwater, 8120, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Reverse Garden Chafer - Photo (c) Francois Jordaan, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
josh_durie's ID: Reverse Garden Chafer (Pachnoda sinuata ssp. flaviventris)
Added on April 8, 2024
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What

Namaqua–Karoo Relict Chafer (Gariep patera)

Observer

rjbasson

Date

April 16, 2022 01:51 PM SAST

Place

Matzikama Local Municipality, South Africa (Google, OSM)

Description

Larvae found in dassie midden. Reared

Namaqua–Karoo Relict Chafer - Photo (c) Renier, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Renier
josh_durie's ID: Namaqua–Karoo Relict Chafer (Gariep patera)
Added on April 8, 2024
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What

Cape Green Protea Chafer (Trichostetha fascicularis ssp. fascicularis)

Observer

nikola_s

Date

August 24, 2014

Place

Danielshoogte (Google, OSM)

Description

Beetle


Cape Green Protea Chafer - Photo (c) Alex Rebelo, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Alex Rebelo
josh_durie's ID: Cape Green Protea Chafer (Trichostetha fascicularis ssp. fascicularis)
Added on April 8, 2024
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7 photos

What

Scarabs (Family Scarabaeidae)

Observer

peterrwarren

Date

September 8, 2018 12:55 PM SAST

Place

West Coast DC, South Africa (Google, OSM)

Description

Well may be, low skill and poor documentation in this area.

Monkey Beetles - Photo (c) Anne SORBES, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), uploaded by Anne SORBES
josh_durie's ID: Monkey Beetles (Tribe Hopliini)
Added on April 8, 2024
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5 photos

What

Anoplocheilus variabilis

Observer

jasonjams

Date

February 26, 2024 03:48 PM SAST

Place

Cola Beach, Sedgefield, 6572, South Africa (Google, OSM)

Description

Deceased.

Anoplocheilus variabilis - Photo (c) Henry de Lange, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Henry de Lange
josh_durie's ID: Anoplocheilus variabilis, a member of Fruit and Flower Chafers (Subfamily Cetoniinae)
Added on March 19, 2024
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What

Xeloma atra

Observer

jeffreymichaelg

Date

April 8, 2014

Place

Brown Rte, Helderberg Nature Reserve: dense growth of tall proteas on mountain slope. Beetle crawling found on the path. (Google, OSM)

Description

Black beetle


Small beetle (1cm long), dull black in colour. Remained motionless when picked up and only moved after a few minutes.

Tags

black, beetle, rural
Xeloma atra - Photo (c) Josh Durie, all rights reserved, uploaded by Josh Durie
josh_durie's ID: Xeloma atra, a member of Rose Chafers (Tribe Cetoniini)
Added on January 10, 2024
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What

Popeye Dung Beetle (Pachylomera femoralis)

Observer

vaughanjessnitz

Date

November 24, 2023 11:15 AM CAT

Place

Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia (Google, OSM)
Popeye Dung Beetle - Photo (c) Bernard DUPONT, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
josh_durie's ID: Popeye Dung Beetle (Pachylomera femoralis)
Added on December 9, 2023
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What

Leucocelis haemorrhoidalis

Observer

mondempinge

Date

November 25, 2023 11:57 AM SAST

Place

Pumzipika, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Leucocelis haemorrhoidalis - Photo (c) Felix Riegel, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Felix Riegel
josh_durie's ID: Leucocelis haemorrhoidalis, a member of Small Fruit Chafers (Genus Leucocelis)
Added on December 9, 2023
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3 photos

What

Common Dotted Fruit Chafer (Oxythyrea marginalis)

Observer

liannak

Date

October 8, 2023 12:34 PM SAST

Place

Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Common Dotted Fruit Chafer - Photo (c) Felix Riegel, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Felix Riegel
josh_durie's ID: Common Dotted Fruit Chafer (Oxythyrea marginalis)
Added on October 27, 2023
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What

Common Dotted Fruit Chafer (Oxythyrea marginalis)

Observer

shae_28

Date

September 1, 2023 10:44 AM SAST

Place

Stellenbosch Municipality, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Common Dotted Fruit Chafer - Photo (c) Felix Riegel, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Felix Riegel
josh_durie's ID: Common Dotted Fruit Chafer (Oxythyrea marginalis)
Added on October 27, 2023
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What

Common Dotted Fruit Chafer (Oxythyrea marginalis)

Observer

willrippon

Date

August 30, 2023 10:18 AM SAST

Place

Alexander Street, Stellenbosch, WC, ZA (Google, OSM)
Common Dotted Fruit Chafer - Photo (c) Felix Riegel, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Felix Riegel
josh_durie's ID: Common Dotted Fruit Chafer (Oxythyrea marginalis)
Added on October 27, 2023
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4 photos

What

Garden Fruit Chafer (Pachnoda sinuata)

Observer

larivera

Date

January 25, 2023 12:53 PM SAST

Place

Swellendam, 6740, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Garden Fruit Chafer - Photo (c) Graham Montgomery, all rights reserved
josh_durie's ID: Garden Fruit Chafer (Pachnoda sinuata)
Added on October 27, 2023
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What

Leucocelis adspersa ssp. adspersa

Observer

andrewmorton

Date

October 17, 2023 02:44 PM SAST

Place

Overberg District Municipality, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Leucocelis adspersa adspersa - Photo (c) Marion Maclean, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Marion Maclean
josh_durie's ID: Leucocelis adspersa ssp. adspersa, a member of Small Fruit Chafers (Genus Leucocelis)
Added on October 27, 2023
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2 photos

What

Anoplocheilus variabilis

Observer

johuisamen

Date

January 18, 2023 01:09 PM SAST

Place

Mossel Bay Local Municipality, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Anoplocheilus variabilis - Photo (c) Henry de Lange, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Henry de Lange
josh_durie's ID: Anoplocheilus variabilis, a member of Fruit and Flower Chafers (Subfamily Cetoniinae)
Added on October 21, 2023
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3 photos

What

Gametoides subfasciata

Observer

sallyslak

Date

November 16, 2018 05:27 PM SAST

Place

Unnamed Road, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Gametoides subfasciata - Photo (c) fubr, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by fubr
josh_durie's ID: Gametoides subfasciata, a member of Rose Chafers (Tribe Cetoniini)
Added on October 21, 2023
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2 photos

What

Meridioclita capensis

Observer

mdevill

Date

January 7, 2023 05:49 PM SAST

Place

Koetzerskraal 1st Valley (Google, OSM)
Meridioclita capensis - Photo (c) Marienne de Villiers, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Marienne de Villiers
josh_durie's ID: Meridioclita capensis, a member of Goliath Beetles, Drone Beetles, and Allies (Tribe Goliathini)
Added on October 8, 2023
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4 photos

What

Rustyfluff Rhinobeetle (Kirprellius syrichtus)

Observer

neriahhanekom

Date

May 3, 2023 10:40 AM SAST

Place

False Bay, WC, ZA (Google, OSM)
Rustyfluff Rhinobeetle - Photo (c) Johan Pretorius, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Johan Pretorius
josh_durie's ID: Rustyfluff Rhinobeetle (Kirprellius syrichtus)
Added on October 6, 2023
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What

Leopard Tiger Beetles (Genus Lophyra)

Observer

jandutoit

Date

January 9, 2023 01:32 PM SAST

Place

Overberg District Municipality, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Lambda Tiger Beetle - Photo (c) Alex Rebelo, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Alex Rebelo
josh_durie's ID: Lambda Tiger Beetle (Cicindela lurida)
Added on September 28, 2023
Maverick

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What

Leopard Tiger Beetles (Genus Lophyra)

Observer

richard_johnstone

Date

November 13, 2021 12:25 PM SAST

Place

Overberg District Municipality, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Lambda Tiger Beetle - Photo (c) Alex Rebelo, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Alex Rebelo
josh_durie's ID: Lambda Tiger Beetle (Cicindela lurida)
Added on September 28, 2023
Maverick

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What

Leopard Tiger Beetles (Genus Lophyra)

Observer

richard_johnstone

Date

November 13, 2021 12:25 PM SAST

Place

Overberg District Municipality, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Lambda Tiger Beetle - Photo (c) Alex Rebelo, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Alex Rebelo
josh_durie's ID: Lambda Tiger Beetle (Cicindela lurida)
Added on September 28, 2023
Maverick

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Bumblingbee Beetles (Genus Stegopterus)

Observer

sheriff_woody_pct

Date

September 17, 2021 03:16 PM PDT

Place

West Coast, Western Cape, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Bumblingbee Beetles - Photo (c) Cecile Roux, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Cecile Roux
josh_durie's ID: Bumblingbee Beetles (Genus Stegopterus)
Added on September 19, 2023
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2 photos

What

Plum-and-Green Brush Jewel Beetle (Neojulodis tomentosa)

Observer

odettecurtis

Date

September 4, 2017 02:18 PM SAST

Place

Overberg District Municipality, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Plum-and-Green Brush Jewel Beetle - Photo (c) Alex Rebelo, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Alex Rebelo
josh_durie's ID: Plum-and-Green Brush Jewel Beetle (Neojulodis tomentosa)
Added on September 14, 2023
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2 photos

What

Genus Neojulodis

Observer

karoopixie

Date

September 24, 2016 12:45 PM SAST

Place

Jonaskop (5), Riviersonderendberge, Cape Winelands, South Africa (Google, OSM)

Description

A truly enormous munchy, at least 30 mm long. Very wary, and kept flying off. Unless it's a jewel beetle? I was certain it was a munchy beetle at the time...

Neojulodis - Photo (c) Felix Riegel, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Felix Riegel
josh_durie's ID: Subgenus Neojulodis, a member of Jewel Beetles (Family Buprestidae)
Added on September 11, 2023
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What

Potberg Protea Chafer (Trichostetha potbergensis)

Observer

jgrodger

Date

August 16, 2023 12:30 PM SAST

Place

Overberg DC, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Potberg Protea Chafer - Photo (c) Felix Riegel, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Felix Riegel
josh_durie's ID: Potberg Protea Chafer (Trichostetha potbergensis)
Added on August 25, 2023
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Southern Cape Protea Chafer (Trichostetha capensis ssp. hottentotta)

Observer

tom_argentopratus

Date

August 14, 2023 12:01 PM SAST

Place

Kogelberg Nature Reserve, Greater Hermanus, WC, ZA (Google, OSM)
Southern Cape Protea Chafer - Photo (c) Nicola van Berkel, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Nicola van Berkel
josh_durie's ID: Southern Cape Protea Chafer (Trichostetha capensis ssp. hottentotta)
Added on August 25, 2023
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