What is the life cycle of a dung beetle?

The life cycle of a dung beetle is said to be complex when compared to ordinary beetles. An adult male and female dung beetle first form a ball, out of dung. The female digs, while the male beetle collects soil in order for a tunnel to be formed. The female lays one egg in each dung ball. The tunnel is then sealed. After a week has passed, the egg hatches and the larva eats the interior contents of the dung ball. In roughly three weeks, the larva will change into a pupa, which is the stage before reaching adulthood. The pupa will then eat its way out of the dung ball in search of fresh food. They will then breed two weeks later, starting the cycle over.