Anachalcos convexus
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| Infraorder: | Scarabeiformia
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| Species: | A. convexus
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| Anachalcos convexus | |
Anachalcos convexus is a species of scarab beetle in the genus Anachalcos.[1]
The sequence of images shows a sequence of the beetle rolling a dung ball. It does this to navigate.
the beetle climbs onto the ball
the beetle starts a 360 degree turn
the beetle continues the 360 degree turn
the beetle continues rolling the ball with its hind legs
References[]
- ^ "Anachalcos". EOL. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
Categories:
- Deltochilini
- Scarabaeinae stubs