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Common Tumblebug

Canthon pilularius

Photo by Doren B
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Found in a piney, maritime woods near pasture areas of the famous Chincoteague wild ponies.

Notes:

This insect is a scarab beetle in the dung beetle sub-family.

Reference Links:

Species Canthon pilularius - Canthon (Canthon) pilularius - BugGuide.Net

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