Beetles of Africa

@beetlesofafrica

Beetles of Africa is a dedicated digital archive celebrating the remarkable diversity of African Coleoptera. Curated by collector and naturalist Colin R. Owen, the collection reflects decades of fieldwork, observation, and passion for beetles across Africa.

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Joined September 2026

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Making Sense of the Order: Beetle Taxonomy for Collectors

Ask a new collector what family a beetle belongs to, and the honest answer is often a guess. That's not a knock on anyone.Beetle taxonomy for collectors can feel intimidating at first, mostly because the sheer scale of …

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