A newly discovered species of beetle in Australia was mistaken for bird droppings. The beetle was 9.7 millimeters long, red-black and covered with lots of white hairs.
The researchers don't yet know what the hair is used for. The area near Lamington National Park has long been a popular area for insect collectors. It is therefore puzzling that the genus has remained undiscovered so far. The beetle has been named Excastra by the team of researchers in Australia.