Eucanthus greeni
Robinson, 1948
Green's Earth-boring Scarab Beetle
Eucanthus greeni is a of earth-boring scarab beetle in the Geotrupidae. It is found in North America, with recorded occurrences in the western United States, central Canada, and northern Mexico. The species belongs to a of beetles known for burrowing in soil. As with other members of Geotrupidae, it likely participates in soil processes, though specific ecological details remain limited in available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eucanthus greeni: /juːˈkænθəs ˈɡriːnaɪ/
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Distribution
Nearctic region: western and central United States (Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Texas), central Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan), and northern Mexico (Chihuahua).
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Taxonomic note
The was described by Robinson in 1948. The epithet 'greeni' honors an individual, though the specific honoree is not documented in available sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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