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πŸͺ² Beetles

Giant Neotropical Ball Roller

Canthon aequinoctialis

About

A medium-sized, matte black roller dung beetle common in Central and South American forests. It is one of the most abundant forest-floor dung beetles in the Neotropics. Pairs cooperate to roll balls rapidly along forest trails.

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Did You Know?

During the rainy season, this beetle can be so abundant at a single dung pat that dozens compete for portions simultaneously.