Dellacasiellus laevigatus
(Haldeman, 1848)
Dellacasiellus laevigatus is a small scarab beetle in the Aphodiinae, first described by Haldeman in 1848. The Dellacasiellus was established to accommodate formerly placed in related genera such as Aphodius. This species occurs in the southeastern United States. As a member of the Aphodiinae, it is presumed to be associated with or decaying organic matter, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dellacasiellus laevigatus: //ˌdɛl.əˈkæz.i.ɛl.əs ˌlaɪ.vɪˈɡeɪ.təs//
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Distribution
Southeastern United States: recorded from Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.
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Taxonomic history
The Dellacasiellus was erected relatively recently to accommodate previously classified in other Aphodiine genera. The specific epithet 'laevigatus' refers to the smooth (polished) appearance of the .