Bolbocerosoma ritcheri
Howden, 1955
Bolbocerosoma ritcheri is a of earth-boring scarab beetle in the Geotrupidae, 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 Geotrupidae (earth-boring scarab beetles) 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 Scarabaeoidea.
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.