Cucochodaeus
Paulsen, 2007
Species Guides
1Cucochodaeus is a of scarab beetles in the Ochodaeidae, described by Paulsen in 2007. The genus contains one described , C. sparsus. Members of this genus are associated with sandy . The family Ochodaeidae is commonly known as sand-loving scarab beetles.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cucochodaeus: //ˌkuːkoʊkoʊˈdiːəs//
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Identification
The can be distinguished from other Ochodaeidae by genitalic and external morphological features described in the original 2007 description. Specific diagnostic characters for Cucochodaeus include structural differences in male genitalia and body form that separate it from related genera such as Ochodaeus and other ochodaeines. Only one is currently recognized in this genus.
Habitat
Sandy , consistent with the ecological preferences of the Ochodaeidae.
Distribution
Nearctic region. Specific locality data for the type is limited in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- OchodaeusSimilar in the same and tribe; distinguished by morphological features of the male genitalia and body structure as detailed in Paulsen's 2007 revision.
- Other Ochodaeini generaRelated within the same tribe; Cucochodaeus separated based on diagnostic morphological characters established in phylogenetic revisions of the .
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Taxonomic history
The was erected by Paulsen in 2007 during a comprehensive revision of the Ochodaeidae. The type , C. sparsus, was described in the same work.
Observation data
As of the source data, there were 9 observations recorded on iNaturalist, indicating the is rarely encountered or underreported.