Dialytes striatulus
(Say, 1825)
Dialytes striatulus is a small aphodiine dung beetle described by Thomas Say in 1825. As a member of the Aphodiinae , it is associated with and contributes to nutrient cycling. The is documented across eastern and central North America, with records spanning from southeastern Canada to the eastern and central United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dialytes striatulus: /diːəˈlaɪtiːz striˈætjʊləs/
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Habitat
Associated with , consistent with aphodiine dung beetle .
Distribution
Eastern and central North America. Documented in Canada from Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec. In the United States, recorded from Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, South Carolina, and Wisconsin.
Ecological Role
As an aphodiine dung beetle, contributes to decomposition and nutrient cycling in terrestrial .
More Details
Taxonomic History
Originally described by Thomas Say in 1825, one of the foundational figures in North American entomology.
Observation Records
As of the available data, 13 research-grade observations have been documented on iNaturalist.