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.