Thoracic-horn
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Onthophagus hecate blatchleyi
Scooped Scarab
Onthophagus hecate blatchleyi is a small dung beetle subspecies in the family Scarabaeidae, recognized as a regional variant of the Scooped Scarab. Males possess a distinctive broad, forked horn projecting from the thorax, which they use in combat for mating rights. The species has been documented visiting both dung and carrion, including bird carcasses and cattle feces. Research indicates populations are vulnerable to certain livestock parasiticides, particularly those with persistent residues in dung.