Planolinoides neotomae
(Fall, 1907)
A small dung beetle in the Scarabaeidae, Aphodiinae. The epithet "neotomae" indicates an association with woodrats ( Neotoma), suggesting a specialized ecological relationship with these rodents. The species is known from western North America and Mexico.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Planolinoides neotomae: /plɑnoʊlɪˈnɔɪdiːz niːˈɒtəmiː/
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Distribution
Known from western North America (California, Oregon) and Mexico (Veracruz). Records indicate presence in both Nearctic and Neotropical regions.
Host Associations
- Neotoma - commensal or mutualistic epithet and name suggest association with woodrat nests, likely utilizing woodrat or nest material