Copris brachypterus toguchii
Coleoptera / Family: Scarabaeidae
- Total length
- 13-20 mm
- Range
- Tokunoshima
As a dung beetle, it primarily feeds on the feces of the Amami rabbit. It buries feces in holes it digs and also carries them to eat later. In the diorama, it is attracted to the feces of an Amami rabbit.
Its hardened forewings are short, almost equal in length to its chest. The body is entirely black, and larger males develop a prominent horn on their heads.
This nocturnal insect can be seen even in winter, but its peak activity occurs from September to October. Its hind wings are reduced, preventing it from flying. It inhabits very restricted areas, and its population is quite small.
Habitat of This Animal:
B:Forest along the mountain ridge - B3:Forest near the mountain peak
Cloud forests with high humidity where fog develops frequently grow in the mountains of high altitudes in tropical and subtropical zones. In Tokunoshima Island, such cloud forests are found mainly near the peak of Mt. Inokawadake. Because solar radiation is limited, the trees here are lower than forests in lowlands. Here, many epiphytes, ferns, and bryophytes can be found not only on the ground but also on tree trunks and branches.
This B3:Forest near the mountain peak