Otophorus
Mulsant, 1842
Species Guides
1Otophorus is a of scarab beetles in the Scarabaeidae, Aphodiinae. These beetles are small dung beetles, with some sources treating Otophorus as a subgenus of Aphodius. The genus occurs across multiple continents including the Palaearctic, Nearctic, and Neotropical regions. Members of this genus are associated with decomposing organic matter.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Otophorus: //ˌoʊtoʊˈfɔrəs//
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Distribution
Palaearctic, Nearctic, and Neotropical regions. Records indicate presence in southeastern areas, though specific localities within these broad regions are not well documented.
Misconceptions
Some taxonomic sources treat Otophorus as a subgenus within Aphodius rather than a distinct . This classification discrepancy reflects ongoing taxonomic debate within the Aphodiinae.
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Taxonomic Status
The rank of Otophorus is disputed: GBIF and Catalogue of Life recognize it as a , while NCBI classifies it as a subgenus of Aphodius. This reflects broader instability in the classification of Aphodiinae.