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Ocypus olens - Devil's Coach-horse

Ocypus olens (Müller, O.F., 1764) [dbid 26853]
An omnivorous beetle, about 3cm long with powerful jaws, which emits an unpleasant smell when threatened.
Vernacular names: EN: Devil's Coach-horse DE: Schwarzer moderkäfer
Image 4564 2006-07-11
Whipsnade Zoo, Bedfordshire, GB


[Ocypus olens][Ocypus olens]Image 5245 2007-04-08
Whipsnade, Bedfordshire, GB

Devil's Coach Horse
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