Sulcophanaeus imperator

Subspecies

Description

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. Males have a long, curved horn on the forehead. It is a diurnal, coprophagous species.

Distribution and habitat

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.