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πŸͺ² Beetles

Sinuate-horned Dung Beetle

Helictopleurus sinuatocornis

About

A medium-sized dung beetle named for the sinuate or wavy shape of the male's cephalic horn. Its body is dark brown with a strongly convex pronotum.

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Did You Know?

Males with the most elaborately curved horns tend to win fights over dung balls, gaining access to mates.