Agoliinus congregatus
(Mannerheim, 1853)
Agoliinus congregatus is a small scarab beetle in the Aphodiinae, commonly known as dung beetles. The is documented from western North America, with records from Alaska through California and eastward to Colorado and Montana, as well as the Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. The specific epithet 'congregatus' suggests grouping , though this has not been formally studied. Like other members of Aphodiinae, it is presumed to be associated with decomposition, but specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agoliinus congregatus: /ˌæɡoʊˈlaɪnəs ˌkɒŋɡrɪˈɡeɪtəs/
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Distribution
Western North America: United States (Alaska, California, Colorado, Montana, Washington) and Canada (Alberta, British Columbia).
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Taxonomic note
The Agoliinus is part of the Aphodiinae, a historically treated as distinct from the 'true' dung beetles (Scarabaeinae) but now included in Scarabaeidae. Members of this genus are small, often overlooked beetles with limited study.
Data limitations
Only one iNaturalist observation exists for this , indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported. Published biological studies are scarce.