Liothorax alternatus
(Horn, 1870)
Liothorax alternatus is a of dung beetle in the Scarabaeidae, Aphodiinae. It is native to North America with a broad distribution across western and central Canada and the United States. As a member of the Aphodiinae, it is likely associated with decomposition, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. The species was described by Horn in 1870.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Liothorax alternatus: /ˌlaɪoʊˈθɔraks ˌæltərˈneɪtəs/
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Distribution
Nearctic region: Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan) and United States (California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming).