Cephalocyclus hogei
(Bates, 1887)
Cephalocyclus hogei is a of dung beetle in the Scarabaeidae, Aphodiinae. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala. The species was described by Henry Walter Bates in 1887. As an aphodiine scarab, it likely participates in decomposition processes, though specific ecological studies are limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cephalocyclus hogei: //ˌsɛfəloʊˈsaɪkləs ˈhoʊɡaɪ//
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Distribution
Mexico (Coahuila, Distrito Federal, Durango, Hidalgo, México, Michoacán, Morelos, Oaxaca, Puebla, Querétaro, Tlaxcala, Veracruz) and Guatemala. Records indicate presence in both North America and Middle America biogeographic regions.
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Taxonomic Placement
Classified in the tribe Aphodiini, subtribe Aphodiina. The Cephalocyclus is part of the diverse Aphodiinae , which contains numerous small to medium-sized dung beetles often associated with burrowing and -feeding habits.
Historical Description
Originally described by Bates in 1887, placing this among the early-documented Neotropical aphodiine fauna.