Saprosites mendax is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in Australia (Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria) and New Zealand. It was introduced to Great Britain.
Description Adults reach a length of about . They have a black, castaneous or rusty brown body.
Life history Specimens have been collected in soil, decayed wood, compost, leaf litter, carrion, as well as under bark.
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