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Minotaur Beetle

Typhaeus typhoeus

Classification

Class
Insecta

Typhaeus typhoeus, the minotaur beetle, is a beetle in the family Geotrupidae, also referred to as earth-boring dung beetles. They are native to Europe. The beetle is named after the Typhon, a giant of Greek mythology.

Distribution

Dick Belgers · CC BY
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