Cinacanthus hirsutus
(Brown, 1928)
Cinacanthus hirsutus is a of dung beetle in the Scarabaeidae, Aphodiinae. It was described by Brown in 1928. The species is known from the Nearctic region, with records from western North America including British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. As a member of the Aphodiinae, it is presumed to be associated with decomposition, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cinacanthus hirsutus: //sɪnəˈkænθəs hɜrˈsuːtəs//
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Distribution
Nearctic region: Canada (British Columbia), USA (Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington).
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Grasshopper Collections and Survey
- Publications | Entomology Research Museum
- Bug Eric: Odd Little Weevils
- Study ranks potentially harmful invasive species in Ghana
- Formicidae | Blog
- Botanizing (again!) at Victoria Glades Conservation Area | Beetles In The Bush