Cinacanthus ulkei
(Gordon, 2006)
Cinacanthus ulkei is a of scarab beetle in the Scarabaeidae, Aphodiinae. It was described by Robert Gordon in 2006. The species is known from the central United States, with confirmed records from Colorado and Nebraska. As a member of the Aphodiinae, it belongs to a group commonly known as dung beetles, though many aphodiines are also associated with decaying plant matter.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cinacanthus ulkei: //ˌsɪnəˈkænθəs ˈʊlkaɪ//
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Distribution
Colorado and Nebraska, United States.