Coprophanaeus ensifer

Coprophanaeus ensifer is a large South American species of beetle belonging to the family Scarabaeidae. This species is necrophagous and builds burrows near or on animal carcasses to dismember the flesh of decaying bodies and bring it to its burrow to feed. Both females and males help build the burrow and feed.

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Coprophanaeus ensifer es una especie de escarabajo del género Coprophanaeus, familia Scarabaeidae. ​ Fue descrita científicamente por Germar en 1821. ​ Se distribuye por Argentina, Brasil y Paraguay.