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Sientific Name: Zophosis amabilis
Common Name: Brown backed Namib Beetle (unknown)
Habitat: Namib Desert, Namibia
Diffrence in Sex:
Size: about 1cm
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Interesting facts: This beetle moves fast and will seek cover under stones or plants, or your shoe, so be careful not to step on these guys.
Credits: Christian Fourie (photograph + info)
Gateway Africa Safaris