Oscarinus abusus
(Fall, 1907)
Oscarinus abusus is a dung beetle in the Scarabaeidae, Aphodiinae. It has been documented in the south-central United States. Like other members of its , it likely contributes to decomposition in cattle farming environments.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oscarinus abusus: /ˌɒs.kəˈraɪ.nəs əˈbjuː.səs/
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Habitat
Associated with cattle farming environments; occurs in areas where bovine is present.
Distribution
Nearctic region: United States (Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas).
Host Associations
- Bos taurus - associationInferred from congeneric ; direct association for O. abusus not documented in provided sources.
Ecological Role
Has been inferred to contribute to decomposition, nutrient recycling, and soil aeration based on ecological roles documented for congeneric in similar .
Human Relevance
Potentially affected by cattle parasiticides that persist in bovine ; congeneric are recognized as beneficial in agricultural settings.
Similar Taxa
- Oscarinus rusicolaCongeneric with overlapping ecological role in cattle systems; distinguished by distribution and possibly , though specific differentiating characters for O. abusus are not provided in available sources.
More Details
Data Limitations
This has minimal observation records (1 iNaturalist observation as of source date). Most ecological information is inferred from congeneric species, particularly O. rusicola, which has been studied in agricultural contexts.