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πŸͺ² Beetles

Rough-collared Dung Beetle

Helictopleurus rudicollis

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An exclusively forest-dwelling dung beetle with a rough, heavily punctured pronotum that gives it its name. It is dark brown to black with a compact, dome-shaped body.

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Did You Know?

It has never been found outside intact forest, making it an indicator species for forest health in Madagascar.