Onthophilus giganteus
Helava, 1978
Onthophilus giganteus is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae, described by Helava in 1978. It belongs to the Onthophilinae, a group of histerid beetles often associated with and decaying organic matter. The species is known from Florida, USA, and represents one of the larger members of the Onthophilus.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Onthophilus giganteus: /ˌɑnˈθɒfɪləs ˌdʒaɪˈɡæntiəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from Florida, USA.
Sources and further reading
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- GBIF taxonomy match
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