The warty Stone Beetle has a robust body and a nearly indestructible exoskeleton. Often taking on the colour of the surrounding soil

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The warty Stone Beetle has a robust body and a nearly indestructible exoskeleton. Often taking on the colour of the surrounding soil they are an omnivorous scavenger.

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Location: Ruaha National park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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