Ballucus barri
(Gordon, 2006)
Ballucus barri is a of scarab beetle in the Scarabaeidae, Aphodiinae. It was described by Gordon in 2006. The species belongs to the Ballucus, which comprises small dung beetles. Records indicate it occurs in the western United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ballucus barri: /bæˈluːkəs ˈbæri/
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Distribution
Nearctic region: United States (Idaho, Nebraska, Wyoming). Distribution records are limited to these three western and midwestern US states.
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Taxonomic History
Described by Robert D. Gordon in 2006. The specific epithet 'barri' likely honors an individual, though the etymology is not documented in available sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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