Geotrupes ulkei
Blanchard, 1888
Ulke's earth boring beetle, Ulke's Earth-boring Scarab
Geotrupes ulkei is a of earth-boring scarab beetle in the Geotrupidae. The species is currently classified under the Geotrupes, though some taxonomic sources list it as a synonym of Cnemotrupes ulkei. It is one of several North American species in this genus of burrowing beetles that utilize mammal and other organic materials for larval development.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Geotrupes ulkei: /ˈdʒiːəˌtruːpiːz ˈʌlkeɪ/
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Distribution
Recorded from the eastern United States: Alabama, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
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Taxonomic Status
GBIF lists this as a synonym under the accepted name Cnemotrupes ulkei, while iNaturalist and Wikipedia maintain it under Geotrupes ulkei. The taxonomic placement of species within Geotrupes versus Cnemotrupes remains under discussion.