Planolinus tenellus
(Say, 1823)
Shadow Dung Beetle
Planolinus tenellus is a small dung beetle in the Scarabaeidae, Aphodiinae, distributed across much of North America from Alaska and northern Canada to Mexico. It inhabits a variety of environments including forested and open . As a member of the Aphodiinae, it is associated with and decaying organic matter. The was described by Thomas Say in 1823 and remains taxonomically stable.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Planolinus tenellus: /plæˈnoʊlɪnəs təˈnɛləs/
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Distribution
Nearctic region: Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon Territory); USA (Alaska, California, Colorado, Maryland, New Mexico, North Carolina); Neotropical region: Mexico (Guerrero, Veracruz).