Onthophilus wenzeli

Helava, 1978

clown beetle

Onthophilus wenzeli is a of clown in the , described by Helava in 1978. The species is known from the central United States, with records from Iowa, Illinois, and Nebraska. Like other members of the Onthophilus, it is associated with and decaying matter. The specific epithet honors an individual with the surname Wenzel.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Onthophilus wenzeli: /ɒnˈθɒfɪləs ˈwɛn.zəlaɪ/

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Habitat

and decaying matter, typical for the Onthophilus.

Distribution

Central United States: Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska.

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