Acrossus rubripennis
(Horn, 1870)
Acrossus rubripennis is a of dung beetle in the Scarabaeidae, Aphodiinae. It is distributed across eastern North America, with records from Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec) and the United States (Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Wisconsin). The species is characterized by its reddish wing covers (), as indicated by the specific epithet "rubripennis" meaning "red-winged."
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acrossus rubripennis: /əˈkrɒs.əs ˌruː.brɪˈpɛn.ɪs/
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Distribution
Eastern North America: Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec) and United States (Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Wisconsin).
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Taxonomic placement
Acrossus rubripennis is classified in the tribe Aphodiini within the Aphodiinae of Scarabaeidae. The Acrossus was previously treated as a subgenus of Aphodius but has been elevated to full generic status in recent classifications.
Etymology
The specific epithet "rubripennis" derives from Latin "ruber" (red) and "penna" (wing), referring to the reddish coloration of the .