Aphodius fimetarius
These are really attractive dung beetles despite their craving for exotic foods. When they fly they are heavy laden and when
they land they have a tendency to crash on their little backs. Maybe that's the safest way to land. © Carol Davis, 11-3-2010
After struggling to right themselves, they eventually head on over to the buffalo "pile" and dive in head first. I had
to be quick to get pictures because they disappeared quickly. They looked so cute thrashing around in the gravel.
I kind of found myself wanting to tickle their little bellies (yeah, right...) © Carol Davis, 11-3- 2010
"Last one in is a smelly buffalo gnat!" © Carol Davis, 11-3- 2010
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