Onthophilus nodatus
LeConte, 1844
clown beetle
Onthophilus nodatus is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae. It is native to the southeastern United States. The Onthophilus includes species commonly associated with colonies, though specific associations for this species have not been documented. A 99-million-year-old fossil relative, Cretonthophilus tuberculatus, provides evidence for the long evolutionary history of this lineage.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Onthophilus nodatus: /ɒnˈθɒfɪləs noʊˈdeɪtəs/
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Distribution
Southeastern United States: recorded from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas.