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The scarab beetle subfamily Scarabaeinae consists of species collectively called true dung beetles (there are also dung beetles in other subfamilies and families). Most of the beetles of this subfamily feed exclusively on dung. However, some may feed on decomposing matter including carrion, decaying fruits and fungi.
Hybosoridae, sometimes known as the scavenger scarab beetles, is a family of scarabaeiform beetles. The >600 species in 78 extant genera occur widely in the tropics, but little is known of their biology. Hybosorids are small, 5–7 mm in length and oval in shape. Color ranges from a glossy light brown to black.
A scarab beetle grub from Australia. The C-shaped larvae, called grubs, are pale yellow or white. Most adult beetles are nocturnal, although the flower chafers and many leaf chafers are active during the day. The grubs mostly live underground or under debris, so are not exposed to sunlight.
Phanaeus vindex, also known as a rainbow scarab (like other members in its genus [1]), is a North American species of true dung beetle in the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in eastern and central United States ( Florida and New England to Arizona and Wyoming ) and northern Mexico .
Ochodaeidae, also known as the sand-loving scarab beetles, [2] is a small family of scarabaeiform beetles occurring in many parts of the world. [3] These beetles are small, ranging from 3–10 millimetres (0.12–0.39 in). Their bodies are elongate and convex, with black and brown colors including yellowish- and reddish-brown shades. [3]
Glaphyridae is a family of beetles, commonly known as bumble bee scarab beetles. There are eight extant genera with about 80 species distributed worldwide [ 1 ] and two extinct genera described from the Aptian aged Yixian Formation of China.
Ceratocanthus aeneus, known generally as the shining ball scarab beetle or round fungus beetle, is a species of pill scarab beetle in the family Hybosoridae. It is ...
Cyclocephala is a genus of scarab beetles from the subfamily Dynastinae (Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae). Beetles of this genus occur from southeastern Canada to Argentina , India and the West Indies . Adults of this genus are nocturnal or crepuscular, and are usually attracted to lights.