Bolbelasmus hornii

(Rivers, 1886)

Bolbelasmus hornii is a of earth-boring scarab beetle in the Geotrupidae. It was described by Rivers in 1886 and is found in North America. Like other members of its , it is likely adapted for burrowing in soil, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in the literature. The species is represented by 46 observations on iNaturalist, suggesting it is encountered with some regularity by naturalists.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Bolbelasmus hornii: /boʊlˈbɛlæsˌməs ˈhɔɹnaɪ/

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Distribution

North America

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