Caligodorus vandykei
(Barret, 1931)
Caligodorus vandykei is a of dung beetle in the Scarabaeidae, Aphodiinae. The species was described by Barret in 1931 and is known from California, USA. It belongs to a of small to medium-sized aphodiine scarabs associated with and decomposing organic matter.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Caligodorus vandykei: /kəˌlɪɡəˈdɔrəs vænˈdaɪkaɪ/
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Distribution
Known from California, USA. GBIF records indicate presence in the Nearctic region, specifically within the state of California.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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