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. © Carol Davis, 11-3-2010
"Last one in is a smelly buffalo gnat!" © Carol Davis, 11-3-2010
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