Bolbocerosoma ritcheri
Howden, 1955
Bolbocerosoma ritcheri is a of earth-boring in the , first described by Howden in 1955. The species belongs to a characterized by their burrowing and association with soil substrates. It occurs in parts of North America including Texas and northeastern Mexico.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bolbocerosoma ritcheri: /bɔl.boʊˌsɛr.oʊˈsoʊmə ˈrɪtʃəri/
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Distribution
Recorded from the Nearctic region (USA: Texas) and Neotropical region (Mexico: Nuevo León). Distribution appears limited to these specific localities in southern North America.
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Taxonomic placement
The has been classified under (earth-boring ) and also referenced under Bolboceratidae in some sources, reflecting ongoing taxonomic discussion about the rank of this group. The Catalogue of Life places it in Bolboceratidae as a separate family within .
Observation records
As of available data, the has relatively few documented observations (6 records in iNaturalist), suggesting it may be genuinely uncommon or undercollected in its range.