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πŸͺ² Beetles

Malagasy Scarab

Scarabaeus radama

About

A robust dung-rolling scarab beetle named after the Malagasy king Radama. It has a broad, rounded body with a dark metallic sheen and strong, spatulate forelegs for shaping dung balls.

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Did You Know?

It was named after King Radama I of Madagascar, symbolizing the cultural and natural heritage of the island.