Rugaphodius rugatus
(Schmidt, 1907)
A small scarab beetle in the Aphodiinae, recorded from coastal regions of California and Baja California. The name 'rugatus' refers to a wrinkled or ridged surface texture. Very few observations exist, with only one documented record on iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Rugaphodius rugatus: //ruː.ˈɡæ.fɔː.di.əs ruːˈɡeɪ.təs//
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Distribution
Known from coastal California, USA and Baja California, Mexico. Records indicate presence in the Nearctic and Neotropical regions at the interface of these biogeographic zones.