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πŸͺ² Beetles

Predatory Dung Beetle

Deltochilum valgum

About

An unusual roller dung beetle that has evolved predatory behavior, actively hunting and killing millipedes. It is dark brown to black with a flattened body shape. The species represents a remarkable dietary shift within dung beetles.

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Did You Know?

This is one of the only known predatory dung beetles, using its clypeus to decapitate millipedes before rolling the carcass away.