Agoliinus leopardus
(Horn, 1870)
Leopard Dung Beetle
Agoliinus leopardus is a dung beetle in the Scarabaeidae, commonly known as the Leopard Dung Beetle. It is distributed across northern North America, with records from Alaska through the Canadian provinces to the northeastern and north-central United States. As a member of the Aphodiinae , it is associated with decomposition processes. The species has been documented through 62 iNaturalist observations, indicating moderate citizen science engagement.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agoliinus leopardus: /əˈɡoʊ.liː.ɪ.nəs leɪˈɑːr.dəs/
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Distribution
Nearctic region: Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon Territory) and United States (Alaska, Maine, Maryland, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Wyoming).
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Forgotten species: the crucial role of taxonomy and natural history collections in saving lost biodiversity
- Man’s best friend threatens endangered species’ survival
- Biodiversity Research in Central America: a new special issue from Neotropical Biology & Conservation
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