Planolinoides pectoralis
(LeConte, 1857)
Planolinoides pectoralis is a of dung beetle in the Scarabaeidae, Aphodiinae. It belongs to the tribe Aphodiini and is classified within the subtribe Aphodiina. The species was originally described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1857. It is a member of the Nearctic fauna, with documented occurrences in western North America including California, Colorado, and the Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. As an aphodiine scarab, it is likely associated with decomposition in grassland and open , though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Planolinoides pectoralis: /ˌplænəˌlɪnɔɪˈdiz pɛkˈtɔrəlɪs/
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Distribution
Nearctic region: United States (California, Colorado) and Canada (Alberta, British Columbia).