Dung beetle

Dung Beetles in the are an unspecified species of dung beetle that can only be caught when snow settles in the winter, from early December to late February. They roll snowballs around town, a substitution for the balls of dung that their real-life counterparts roll. They can be sold for 800 bells. Dung beetles fly away when approached. In, they will roll balls of any kind around town.

In Wild World
"I say, I've actually heard it said that their dung-rolling is considered endearing! Absolute rubbish. It is a dirty habit. Dung is dirty. There is no refuting it! Hoo... What a world..."

In City Folk

 * "These beetles are also known as scarabs and were once revered in some parts of the world. Looking at it now, I must admit there IS something a bit refined about its antennae and legs..." —Blathers

After donation, the dung beetle can be found rolling a piece of dung in the lower terrace in the smaller dirt circle, sharing the exhibit with the migratory locust.

Further Information
Members of the insect family Scarabaeidae feed almost exclusively on feces and decaying matter. Many species have a good sense of smell. Dung beetles lay their eggs in dung. There are around 30,000 species of scarabaeidae worldwide.