Cryptoscatomaseter depressiusculus
(Schmidt, 1907)
Cryptoscatomaseter depressiusculus is a small scarab beetle in the Aphodiinae. It is native to the western United States, with records from Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. The was described by Schmidt in 1907 and belongs to a containing few described species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cryptoscatomaseter depressiusculus: /ˌkrɪptoʊˌskætəˈmeɪstər dɪˌprɛsiˈʌskjʊləs/
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Distribution
Western United States: Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. The occupies the Nearctic region of North America.
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Taxonomic Placement
The Cryptoscatomaseter is classified within the tribe Aphodiini, Aphodiinae. This group includes small dung beetles and related , though the specific feeding of this has not been documented.
Data Deficiency
No observations are recorded in iNaturalist, and the lacks a Wikipedia entry. Published natural history information appears to be minimal or absent in readily accessible sources.