Geotrupes hornii

Blanchard, 1888

Horn's earth-boring beetle

Geotrupes hornii is a of earth-boring scarab beetle in the Geotrupidae. It is found in the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada. are most commonly observed between June and September, with peak activity in August. The species belongs to a group of beetles known for burrowing and association with soil and organic matter.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Geotrupes hornii: /ˈdʒiːoʊtruːpiːz ˈhɔːrnaɪ/

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Distribution

Northeastern United States and southeastern Canada. Specific U.S. states include Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Vermont. Canadian provinces include Newfoundland, Ontario, and Quebec.

Seasonality

are most commonly observed between June and September, with peak activity in August.

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