Can a dung beetle live without consuming poo of animals?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Well, there are two types of dung beetles. One type eats dung and can live on it without eating anything else. The other group eats fruits, etc and not dung. No, some dung beetles cannot live without poo of animals preferably herbivores.

Wiki User

∙ 15y ago

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What does a Dung beetle eat?

A dung beetle eats dung.

What are a dung beetle's friends?

They don't have friends apart from other dung beetles. I suppose they quite appreciate the animals that provide the dung.

What animals eat dung beetles?

a dung beetle eats dung, usually elephant dung, and lays it s eggs in it too. I hope this helped you

What is the Dung Beatle and Dung symbiotic relationship?

It is a symbiotic relationship because the dung beetle cannot exist without it. The beetle eats manure, and helps to compost the material so that plants can grow.

What kind of beetle rolls up dung?

a dung beetle

What is the ball that the scarab beetle carries?

It's dung, manure - poo from animals.

What is tagalog of dung beetle?

The Tagalog word for dung beetle is "beetle ng tae."

Is a dung beetle a consumer or a producer?

Is dung beetle a producer or consumer or decomposer

When was Flightless dung beetle created?

Flightless dung beetle was created in 1781.

What insect eats its dung?

Dung beetles do this.

When was Australian Dung Beetle Project created?

Australian Dung Beetle Project was created in 1965.

Is a dung beetle a producer consumer or decomposer?