First report of whip scorpions (Arachnida: Uropygi) feeding on dung beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae)

Publication Year
2008
Publication Site
Boletin de la Sociedad Entomologica Aragonesa
Journal Volume
42
Page Numbers
451–452
Family
Scarabaeidae
General topic
Ecology
Behaviour
Specific topic
biotic interactions
Author

Noriega, Jorge Ari; Botero Trujillo, Ricardo

Abstract Note

Dung beetles are among the most inrportanl insect groups in ecosystems, but despite th¡s l¡ttle information exists about their predators. In the present study, predation on dung beetles by whip scorpions is reported for the first time, based on observations carried out under captivity. Further research and analyses of tl-re predators of this groLrp are necessary.