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Assaf
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Hi,

 

Found this scrab that looks like Onthophagus but realized there are some dozens species in Israel from this genus.

Is it possible to guess the ID from a photo?

 
December 26, 2008 at 7:00 AM Flag Quote & Reply

saturnids
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Hi Assaf, Can you give locality?
December 26, 2008 at 8:34 AM Flag Quote & Reply

Assaf
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Sorry for forgetting. Location Ramat-Gan today on low vegetation.
December 26, 2008 at 10:57 AM Flag Quote & Reply

saturnids
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Hן Assaf,

At the moment it is only a guess and I say it because of the shape of the head (lower part) - Onthophagus fracticornis.

However I will check it more deeply and let you know when I have a 100% Id.

December 26, 2008 at 2:08 PM Flag Quote & Reply

Assaf
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Posts: 13

Thanks Oz,

Since head shape variant according to sex it could be somewhat confusing, I think the head shape of the one in my photo implies for a  male.
December 28, 2008 at 5:24 AM Flag Quote & Reply

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