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Madagascar Dung Beetle
Scarabaeus viettei
-23.35, 43.6667
Field Notes
Description:
large, black, about 1",
Habitat:
dry spiny desert
Notes:
I spotted these 2 dung beetles rolling this ball of dung across a road near Toliara in the southwest. It was entertaining to watch them try and maneuver this ball up a small incline on the side of the road.
They are also known as rollers or scarab beetles.
Reference Links:
Dung beetle
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMay 23, 2011
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