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πŸͺ² Beetles

Marsyas Dung Beetle

Helictopleurus marsyas

About

A compact, dark-bodied dung beetle that has transitioned from forest to open habitats. It has a smooth, rounded pronotum and finely striated elytra.

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Did You Know?

Genetic studies show this species diverged from its forest-dwelling relatives relatively recently, demonstrating rapid adaptation to human-altered landscapes.