About Delta Dung Beetle
A matte black roller dung beetle with a rounded body and distinctively flattened outer edges of the elytra. It rolls dung balls along the forest floor in tropical forests. The species shows strong nocturnal activity.
Did You Know?
Unlike most rollers, some Deltochilum species have lost the ability to fly and are entirely ground-dwelling.
Distribution
Where Delta Dung Beetle can be found
Seasonal Activity
Peak activity
Moderate
Low / dormant
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Orbitrock. (2026). Delta Dung Beetle (Deltochilum orbiculare). Retrieved from https://orbitrock.com/insect/delta-dung-beetle
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