For the identification of insects and other fauna and flora of South Africa.

Sunday, March 3, 2013

Spider Dung Beetle (Sisyphus bornemisszanus)

Family Scarabaeidae 

Adults congregate to feed on fresh dung, especially of small mammals as well as that of tortoise, toads and birds.

These are small beetles with very long legs. This dung ball is about the size of a pea.

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Diane said...

I have seen plenty of dung beetles around but this one does not look familiar. Take care Diane

March 3, 2013 at 5:29 AM

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