Dung Beetle rolling dung

Melanocanthon nigricornis (Say, 1823). Found at Spring Green Preserve SNA in south west-central Wisconsin. Sauk County, Wisconsin, USA.

 

These are common at this high quality sandy prairie.

 

Single exposure, uncropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.

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