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πŸͺ² Beetles

Broad-Toothed Scarab

Scarabaeus laticollis

About

A medium-sized, glossy black roller dung beetle with a broad pronotum and strong clypeal teeth. Common across Mediterranean regions, it rolls balls from sheep and goat dung. Most active in afternoon heat.

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Did You Know?

In ancient Greece, this species was likely confused with the sacred scarab and may have inspired some mythological accounts.