Matt K

Do they require diapause to mature during pupation??

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This gives me the urge to culture dung beetles.... how cool is that!

Correct. My reason to point this out is that it is disheartening to know that the 'officials' are just automatons acting in a given situation in such a way that no real knowledge is required. It made me "guffaw" when I read it. I think the same response would have occurred no matter if the livestock had 6,8, or 10 appendages. Saddening. From my first hand experiences I have to believe they believe this.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080514/ap_on_...eetles_seized_1

Hi. I am very much a beetle newbie, but hope to learn more. Cheers!