Geotrupes opacus
Haldeman, 1853
Opaque Earth-boring Beetle
Geotrupes opacus, commonly known as the opaque earth-boring , is a of earth-boring scarab beetle in the Geotrupidae. It is found in North America. The species was described by Haldeman in 1853. It is currently recognized as a synonym of Geohowdenius opacus in some taxonomic databases, though it remains listed under Geotrupes in others.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Geotrupes opacus: /ˈdʒiːoʊtruːpiːz oʊˈpeɪkəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from the Nearctic region across the central and eastern United States, including Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin.
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Taxonomic Status
Geotrupes opacus has a complex taxonomic history. GBIF and Catalogue of Life currently list it as a synonym of Geohowdenius opacus, reflecting a generic reclassification. However, iNaturalist and NCBI retain it under Geotrupes. The was originally described by Haldeman in 1853.