Sulcophanaeus imperator is a species of beetles belonging to the family Scarabaeidae.[1]
Sulcophanaeus imperator can reach a length of 13–25 millimetres (0.51–0.98 in). Pronotum is black with a large shining coppery red band, while elytra are blueish-black. On the sides of the head there are two large iridescent orange-red spots similar to eyes.[3] Males have a long, curved horn on the forehead. It is a diurnal, coprophagous species.[1][4]
This species can be found in Neotropical region (Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay) in dry and thorny forests, pastures and scrublands at an elevation of 500–3,000 metres (1,600–9,800 ft) above sea level.[5][1][6][7]
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Female of Sulcophanaeus imperator alticollis
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Male of Sulcophanaeus imperator imperator
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Female of Sulcophanaeus imperator imperator
Sulcophanaeus imperator is a species of beetles belonging to the family Scarabaeidae.
Sulcophanaeus imperator là một loài bọ cánh cứng trong họ Bọ hung (Scarabaeidae).[1][2]
Sulcophanaeus imperator là một loài bọ cánh cứng trong họ Bọ hung (Scarabaeidae).
