Answer: Dung beetle
Notes: A new dung beetle species, Onitis bordati, was discovered in Meghalaya’s Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary. This beetle belongs to the genus Onitis, known for its tunneling behavior. Males have long, slender, curved forelegs with teeth or spines. Previously, similar species were found in Vietnam and Thailand. Dung beetles play a key ecological role in seed dispersal, nutrient cycling, pest control, and promoting plant growth. The species faces threats from habitat destruction and climate change. Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary is in the Eastern Himalayan biodiversity hotspot, located on the Meghalaya Plateau.
