Ceratophyus gopherinus
Cartwright, 1966
gopher beetle
Ceratophyus gopherinus, commonly known as the gopher , is an earth-boring scarab beetle in the Geotrupidae. The was described by Cartwright in 1966. It is native to western North America, with records primarily from California. Like other members of its family, it is adapted for burrowing in soil.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ceratophyus gopherinus: /sɛˌrætəˈfaɪəs ˌɡoʊfəˈraɪnəs/
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Distribution
Known from California and the conterminous 48 United States. Distribution records indicate presence in the Nearctic region, specifically documented in the western United States.
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Taxonomic history
Described by O.L. Cartwright in 1966. The specific epithet 'gopherinus' likely references an association with gopher burrows or gopher-associated , though this relationship has not been formally documented in available sources.
Observation records
As of source data compilation, iNaturalist records 16 observations of this , suggesting it is infrequently encountered or underreported.