The family Scarabaeidae consists of 28,000-30,000 species and has nearly worldwide distribution. These are stout-bodied beetles with clubbed antennae and broad front legs adapted for digging; most are brown or black, but some are brightly colored. In some species males have horns. Although the majority of scarabids measure 20-30 mm, the family includes some of the largest beetles, reaching 160 mm in length and weighing up to 100 g. Adult scarabs feed on fungus, dung, carrion, pollen, tree sap, fruit, or leaves; some species are important pollinators. The larvae (grabs) live in soil or under debris, feeding on dung, carrion, roots, etc.

Cetoniinae
		Rough Hermit Beetle (Osmoderma scabra)
		Bee-mimic Beetle (Trichiotinus assimilis)
Dynastinae
		Black Pan Beetle (Enema pan)
		Aloeus Ox Beetle (Strategus aloeus)
Rutelinae
		Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica)
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