A group of several Egyptian Dung Beetles clambered over a heap of dung. The saw-like surface of their front legs aided them in rolling bits of dung into a ball. The balls were later rolled into an underground chamber so that it could feed its offspring; behavior which inspired Ancient Egyptians to compare it Khepri the Sun God.

Because dung beetles bury and consume dung, they help recycle nutrients . They also protect livestock, such as cattle, by removing dung which, if left in place, could provide habitat for harmful pests such as flies.

When the Egyptian Dung Beetle catches the light just right it can iridesce into bright fire-like colors.