If your playing on the lost island you can find some in the swamp

Probably the most powerful creature on the whole island

If you wish to find these, look hard in the south cave. There is bound to be one there

They can destroy wooden structures. I was in the east underwatercave for deep SEA loot and Had a 1x1 wooden House with a bed. I had No weapon and so a lvl 200 dungbeatle Killed me nearly, Destroyer my bed and my foundation not what i expected.

On the island, I think the easiest place to find them is in the lower south cave. Go in with a longneck or a shotgun, turn left at the first intersection, kill the boas and spiders I. The first chamber, near the end of it there’s usually 1-3 beetles. Tame, and carry back to base w/ Petra. Easy fertilizer.

For those people playing mobile,

These aren’t only in dungeons, they are also found in the south cave AND lava cave! Trust me, I’ve seen them in there. The ones in caves usually want spoiled meat, but I’ve done passive tames and if it says, for example, (on a diplo) “feed azulberry to tame” you don’t have to. You can give it kibble instead. So I guess you can give dung beetles poo if they want spoiled meat. Raw meat also works to tame them. Oh, and have yourselves a good day with beetles! (Sorry it was long.)

~ screamingrangler

Can easily be mistaken as an araneo from afar, be sure to check before you shoot if you plan on taming one of these!

I have only seen these in caves so far but they are useful for fertiliser when you are growing crops and Plants Species X etc.

I have only seen these in caves so far but they are useful for fertiliser when you are growing crops and Plants Species X etc.