Geomyphilus
Gordon & Skelley, 2007
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2Geomyphilus is a of scarab beetles in the Scarabaeidae, Aphodiinae, described by Gordon and Skelley in 2007. The genus is classified within the tribe Aphodiini and is known from the Nearctic region. As a member of the Aphodiinae, it belongs to a group commonly referred to as small dung beetles or aphodiine dung beetles. The genus appears to be poorly documented in public sources, with limited observational records.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Geomyphilus: /ˌdʒiːoʊˈmɪfɪləs/
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Distribution
Nearctic region (North America).
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Taxonomic history
The was established in 2007 by Robert D. Gordon and Paul E. Skelley, both in Scarabaeidae at the Florida State Collection of Arthropods.
Etymology
The name combines Greek 'geomy-' (earth-mouse, referring to pocket gophers of Geomyidae) and '-philus' (loving), suggesting an association with pocket gopher burrows or .