Bolbocerosoma farctum

(Fabricius, 1775)

Fancy Dung Beetle

Bolbocerosoma farctum, commonly known as the fancy , is a of earth-boring in the . It is to North America and has been recorded across much of the eastern and central United States. The species is characterized by its distinctive and is part of a group of that exhibit burrowing behaviors associated with soil and matter.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Bolbocerosoma farctum: /ˌbɒlbəkɛrəˈsoʊmə ˈfɑrktəm/

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Distribution

Eastern and central United States, including Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

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