Hybosorinae

Erichson, 1847

Scavenger Scarab Beetles

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Hybosorinae is a of small scarab beetles in the Hybosoridae. The subfamily contains at least one extant , Hybosorus, along with several extinct genera. Members are commonly referred to as scavenger scarab beetles. At least some are termitophilous, living in association with colonies.

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How to pronounce Hybosorinae: /ˌhaɪbəˈsɔrəˌniː/

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Habitat

At least some inhabit nests; one documented species occurs in the Cerrado ecoregion of Brazil in association with Cornitermes termites.

Distribution

Neotropical region including Brazil; also recorded from Florida and neighboring land areas in North America.

Host Associations

  • Cornitermes - termitophilous associationDocumented for at least one in the Cerrado ecoregion of Brazil

Behavior

Some are termitophilous, living in association with colonies.

Similar Taxa

  • ScarabaeinaeBoth are scarab , but Scarabaeinae (dung beetles) are primarily with distinct morphological adaptations for manipulation, whereas Hybosorinae are scavengers with at least some termitophilous.
  • AphodiinaeBoth are laparostict scarab often found in similar , but Aphodiinae are primarily -feeding with different mouthpart and leg adaptations.

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