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Dense colonies of these bugs of different life stages, crowding on emerging Lacquered Bracket (Ganoderma lucidum) fungal fruiting bodies.

Punda Maria Camp, Kruger NP, SOUTH AFRICA

1. image: Detail view
2. image: Insect size
3. image: Habitat

Zoom in to see the amazing oil-stain like coloration on the horn

1. image: Detail view
2. image: Insect size
3. image: Habitat

See plant https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/66703866

Found in a gutter downpipe filter. Impressive jumper, presumably using its proboscis? About 8-9 mm long. Not so sure it's actually a beetle.

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