Trypocopris vernalis

Trypocopris vernalis, known sometimes by the common name spring dumbledor or spring dor beetle, is a type of dung beetle. The beetle has a black color that shows nearly no reflectance in the near infrared part of the spectrum. The larva of Trypocopris vernalis feeds on dung of animals such as sheep and red foxes.

Distribution

Trypocopris vernalis is found in Europe and Asia Minor. Trypocopris vernalis are considered a super-dominant or dominant species of earth-boring dung beetles depending on the season, being most prevalent during the spring and early summer, with rare sightings in the autumn. According to Hülsmann et al., Trypocopris vernalis prefers open or semi-open areas and young woodlands.