Probably the most powerful creature on the whole island

On Extinction you can find them in the south-east of the sanctuary.

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.

A good Southern Cave Set

Longneck Rifle: Keep enough ammo and durability to one shot low lvl Spiders and boas

The Direbear hunt Sword: Obtained through the Direbear Hunt Quest on Mobile, very powerful in a close range setting

Whatever you loot from the corpses: You can find weapons in these guys(somehow), which can keep you going for longer

Pike: If you absolutely run out of options, but don’t want torpor inflicted, this is a good option to keep them away, looted spears work well too.

Spoiled Meat: If you happen to knock out a creature there or stumble across a dung beetle, don’t hesitate to tame one so your life is easier.

Jerky or Cooked Meat: Cooked food restores a little hp every time it’s consumed, and jerky lasts longer(Cooked meat can also turn into spoiled meat)

Water containers: There is little accessible water in caves, so bringing some will be your best ally.

An Aggro Immune Mount: Some say that a cave tamed Araneo on mobile has the immunity to aggro like itchys, just so long as they fit through the entrance

A torch: So you can see without the light of crystals

Strong Armor: While most creatures in the south cave do little to no damage, the centipede is one of the toughest and deadly foes in there.

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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.

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.

The dung beetles are often found in caves and around swamps

these are amazing, i made an island for them, they love it!!

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