Trypocopris vernalis

(Trypocopris vernalis)

Description

Trypocopris vernalis, known sometimes by the common name dor beetle or spring dor beetle, is a type of dung beetle. The larva of Trypocopris vernalis feeds on dung of animals such as sheep (Ovis aries) and red foxes (Vulpes vulpes).

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Coleoptera
Family:Geotrupidae
Genus:Trypocopris
News coming your way
The biggest news about our planet delivered to you each day
Subscribe