Peltotrupes youngi
Howden, 1955
Young's deep digger scarab, Young's deepdigger scarab, ocala burrowing scarab, ocala deepdigger scarab beetle
Peltotrupes youngi is a of earth-boring scarab beetle in the Geotrupidae. It is to Florida scrubs in Marion and Putnam counties, representing a highly restricted geographic range. The species was described by Howden in 1955 and is one of several species in the Peltotrupes, which are characterized by their burrowing habits and association with sandy substrates.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Peltotrupes youngi: /pɛltoʊˈtruːpiːz ˈjʌŋɡiː/
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Habitat
Florida scrub in Marion and Putnam counties. The is specifically associated with scrub , which are characterized by sandy, well-drained soils and a distinctive of drought-adapted vegetation.
Distribution
to Florida, United States. Known only from Marion County and Putnam County in north-central Florida.
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Taxonomic placement
Peltotrupes youngi is classified in the tribe Ceratotrupini within the Geotrupinae. The Peltotrupes was revised by Howden (1955), who also described this .
Conservation implications
The extremely restricted distribution of this to specific Florida scrub in two counties makes it potentially vulnerable to habitat loss and fragmentation, though specific conservation assessments have not been documented in the available sources.