Pachylomera femoralis is a species of blackish gray dung beetle from the family Scarabaeidae,[2] which is widespread in the woodland and savannah regions of Africa south of the equator.

It has been recorded in the Tanzania, DRC, Mozambique, Angola, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana and South Africa.

It specializes to some extent on buffalo and elephant dung and constructs a large ball, with the flattened leg appendages.

The front legs have a rufous velvet patch each, that are used to wipe the eyes clean.

The eyes are oriented to provide a good downward view while flying.