Oxyomus

Dejean, 1833

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Oxyomus is a of aphodiine dung beetles established by Dejean in 1833. The genus comprises approximately 25 described distributed across Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America. Members of this genus are classified within the Aphodiinae, a group commonly known as lesser dung beetles.

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How to pronounce Oxyomus: /ˈɒksɪoʊməs/

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Distribution

Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America. Distribution records from GBIF indicate presence in the Palaearctic and Oriental regions, with specific country records from Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), and Sweden (SE).

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Taxonomic placement

Classified within Aphodiinae (aphodiine dung beetles), a of Scarabaeidae. The tribe placement is Aphodiini, subtribe Aphodiina according to Catalogue of Life.

Species diversity

Approximately 25 described are currently recognized in this .

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