Tetraclipeoides acutissimus
(Gordon, 1976)
Tetraclipeoides acutissimus is a of scarab beetle in the Aphodiinae, described by Gordon in 1976. It belongs to a of aphodiine dung beetles. Records indicate it occurs in the southwestern United States. As with many aphodiines, it is likely associated with decomposing organic matter, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tetraclipeoides acutissimus: /ˌtɛtrəklɪˈpiːɔɪdiːz ˌækjəˈtɪsɪməs/
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Distribution
Documented from the southwestern United States: Arizona, California, and Nevada. GBIF records confirm presence in these states within the .
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Taxonomic placement
Originally described by Robert D. Gordon in 1976. The Tetraclipeoides is classified within the tribe Aphodiini of the dung beetle Aphodiinae.