Sunday, September 27, 2020

September 27, 2020

I'm known as a Rainbow Scarab
I am a "tunneler" type of Dung Beetle
I create a tunnel under a dung pat, lay eggs, and
Make brood balls for my little poop eaters.

Location: Hiawassee, GA

Sources: http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/BENEFICIAL/BEETLES/Phanaeus_vindex.htm

Photo and text © 2020 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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