Ballucus obtusus

(LeConte, 1878)

Ballucus obtusus is a of dung beetle in the Scarabaeidae, Aphodiinae. It is native to western North America, with documented occurrences in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming. As a member of the Aphodiinae, it belongs to a group commonly known as small dung beetles or aphodiine dung beetles, which are typically associated with decomposing organic matter.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ballucus obtusus: //bəˈluːkəs ɒbˈtuːsəs//

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Distribution

Western United States: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming.

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