Dialytes ulkei
Horn, 1875
Dialytes ulkei is a small aphodiine dung beetle in the Scarabaeidae, described by Horn in 1875. The is distributed across eastern and central North America, with records from Canada (Ontario, Quebec) and the United States (Colorado, Iowa, Maryland, South Carolina, Wisconsin). As a member of the Aphodiinae, it is associated with and decaying organic matter.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dialytes ulkei: /daɪˈeɪtiːz ˈʊlkaɪ/
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Habitat
Associated with and decaying organic matter in open , including prairies, grasslands, and agricultural areas.
Distribution
Eastern and central North America: Canada (Ontario, Quebec); United States (Colorado, Iowa, Maryland, South Carolina, Wisconsin).
Ecological Role
Contributes to nutrient cycling and soil aeration through burial activities.