Onthophagus igneus Vigors

Taxonomic position

Insecta: Coleoptera: Scarabaeioidea: Scarabaeidae

Habitat / Crop(s) damaged

One of the most strikingly beautiful species of Indian Scarabaeidae. Species of Onthophagus are known to feed on dung, detritus and carrion.

For more details see India Biodiversity portal.

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