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πŸͺ² Beetles

Neotropical Scarab Beetle

Coprophanaeus lancifer

Not Evaluated

About

The largest dung beetle in the Americas with a striking metallic blue-black body. Males bear a long curved horn on the head used in fights over resources.

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Did You Know?

Unlike typical dung beetles, this species strongly prefers carrion over dung and is often the first beetle to arrive at dead animals.