Flaviellus
Gordon & Skelley, 2007
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3Flaviellus is a of scarab beetles (Scarabaeidae) in the Aphodiinae, described by Gordon and Skelley in 2007. It belongs to the tribe Aphodiini and subtribe Aphodiina. As a relatively recently described genus, it is part of the diverse group of dung beetles and their relatives within the scarab superfamily Scarabaeoidea. The genus is recognized as valid and accepted in current taxonomic databases.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Flaviellus: /ˈfla.vɪ.ɛl.lʊs/
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Distribution
Nearctic region (North America).
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Taxonomic history
Flaviellus was established as a in 2007 by Robert D. Gordon and Paul E. Skelley, both in Scarabaeidae . The genus was created to accommodate previously placed in other aphodiine genera that were found to form a distinct lineage based on morphological characters.
Etymology
The name likely derives from Latin 'flavus' (yellow) combined with a diminutive suffix, possibly alluding to yellowish coloration in the type or species group.