Anachalcos convexus

Anachalcos convexus is a species of scarab beetle in the genus Anachalcos.[1]

Phinda Private Game Reserve
Kwa-Zulu Natal South Africa

Anachalcos convexus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia

The sequence of images shows a sequence of the beetle rolling a dung ball. It does this to navigate.

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  the beetle climbs onto the ball
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  the beetle starts a 360 degree turn
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  the beetle continues the 360 degree turn
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  the beetle continues rolling the ball with its hind legs

References

1. "Anachalcos". EOL. Retrieved 11 December 2014.