Lechorodius lutulentus
(Haldeman, 1843)
A small scarab beetle in the dung beetle Aphodiinae, distributed across the eastern and central United States. The name "lutulentus" (Latin for muddy or turbid) may reference coloration or associations. It belongs to a of aphodiine dung beetles that are generally associated with decaying organic matter.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lechorodius lutulentus: /lɛ.kɔ.ˈɹoʊ.di.əs luːˈtuː.lɛn.təs/
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Distribution
Eastern and central United States: recorded from Florida, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Texas, and Virginia.