About Cicatricosus Scarab
A medium-sized dark roller with a rough, pitted exoskeleton that gives it a scarred appearance. It inhabits coastal sandy areas and constructs dung balls from rabbit and livestock dung. Active primarily at dusk.
Did You Know?
The rough texture of its exoskeleton helps it grip sand as it rolls dung balls across dune habitats.
Distribution
Where Cicatricosus Scarab can be found
Seasonal Activity
Peak activity
Moderate
Low / dormant
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APA:
Orbitrock. (2026). Cicatricosus Scarab (Scarabaeus cicatricosus). Retrieved from https://orbitrock.com/insect/cicatricosus-scarab
MLA:
"Cicatricosus Scarab." Orbitrock, https://orbitrock.com/insect/cicatricosus-scarab.