Sarophorus

Sarophorus is a genus of dung beetles in the tribe Ateuchini (subfamily Scarabaeinae) of the family Scarabaeidae.A.B.T. Smith (2006) A Review of the Family-group Names for the Superfamily Scarabaeoidea (Coleoptera) with Corrections to Nomenclature and a Current Classification. The Coleopterists Bulletin, 60:144-204 It comprises about ten species from Africa.

Habitat These dung beetles are found in both dense vegetation with shade, and cooler upland grasslands.

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