Xenochodaeus americanus
(Westwood, 1852)
Xenochodaeus americanus is a of scarab beetle in the Ochodaeidae, commonly known as sand-loving scarab beetles. The species was described by Westwood in 1852. It occurs in sandy in the Great Plains region of North America, with records from the United States (Iowa, Great Plains) and Canada (Manitoba).
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Xenochodaeus americanus: //ˌzɛnəkoʊˈdeɪəs əˌmɛrɪˈkeɪnəs//
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Habitat
Sandy environments in prairie and plains regions.
Distribution
Nearctic region: United States (Great Plains, Iowa) and Canada (Manitoba).