Chilothorax
Motschulsky, 1859
Species Guides
1Chilothorax is a of scarab beetles established by Motschulsky in 1859. The genus contains more than 60 described distributed across Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America. Many species were transferred from the formerly broader genus Aphodius, reflecting taxonomic revisions in the Aphodiinae. The genus belongs to the tribe Aphodiini, a group commonly known as dung beetles or aphodiine dung beetles.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chilothorax: /ˈkaɪloʊˌθɔːræks/
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Identification
Separation from Aphodius and related requires examination of male genitalia and detailed external . -level identification within Chilothorax is challenging and typically requires taxonomic knowledge.
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Distribution
Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America. Records span the Palaearctic and Nearctic regions.
Similar Taxa
- AphodiusMany Chilothorax were formerly classified in Aphodius; the two share similar general and ecological habits as aphodiine dung beetles.
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Taxonomic history
The has undergone significant taxonomic revision, with numerous transferred from Aphodius. NCBI currently lists Chilothorax as a subgenus of Aphodius, while other authorities recognize it as a valid genus, indicating ongoing taxonomic debate.
Species diversity
At least 66 have been described, though the exact number may fluctuate with continued taxonomic study.