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πŸͺ² Beetles

Gigas Dung Beetle

Heliocopris gigas

About

A massive glossy black tunneling dung beetle with powerful digging forelegs. Males have a broad cephalic horn. This species constructs elaborate underground chambers packed with dung for its larvae.

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Did You Know?

The larval chamber is sealed with a clay cap that helps regulate moisture as the larva develops inside the brood ball.