Agoliinus canadensis

(Garnett, 1920)

Canadian dung beetle

Agoliinus canadensis is a of in the , . It occurs in western North America, with records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan, and from the western United States including California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming. As a member of the Aphodiinae, it is associated with decomposition. The species was described by Garnett in 1920.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Agoliinus canadensis: /æɡəˈlaɪnəs kænəˈdɛnsɪs/

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Distribution

Western North America. Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan. United States: California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming.

Ecological Role

Member of ; contributes to decomposition and in grassland and open forest .

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