Metacatharsius Explained

Metacatharsius is a genus of dung beetles in the tribe Coprini (subfamily Scarabaeinae) of the scarab family.^[1] It comprises more than 60 species from Africa; one is also found in Arabia, and Pakistan.

Habitat

These dung beetles are found mainly in savanna with deep sandy soils.

External links

• • • Metacatharsius in Insectoid.Info has a list of species.

Notes and References

1. Book: Scholtz, Clarke H.. Davis. Adrian L. V.. Kryger. Ute. Evolutionary biology and conservation of dung beetles. 2009. Pensoft Pub.. Sofia-Moscow. 978-954-642-517-1.