Ataenius apicalis
Hinton, 1936
A small scarab beetle in the dung beetle group Aphodiinae, described by Hinton in 1936. The occurs across the southern United States and Mexico, with records from both Nearctic and Neotropical regions. Like other members of Ataenius, it is likely associated with decomposing organic matter, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ataenius apicalis: /ɑˈtiːniəs æpɪˈkælɪs/
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Distribution
Nearctic: United States (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia). Neotropical: Mexico (Chiapas, Jalisco, Oaxaca, Sinaloa, Tabasco, Veracruz).