noun
horned dung beetle; Copris ochus
A species of dung beetle native to East Asia, known for the male's prominent horn. The name is often written in katakana as ダイコクコガネ.
ダイコクコガネは動物の糞を丸めて運ぶ。
The horned dung beetle rolls up animal dung and carries it away.
Katakana spelling is the most common written form for this beetle name.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
The name likely combines 大黒 (Daikoku, the god of wealth) and 黄金 (kogane, gold), possibly referring to the beetle's dark, shiny appearance or its association with good fortune. The exact origin is uncertain.