Ataenius exiguus
Brown, 1932
Ataenius exiguus is a small scarab beetle in the Scarabaeidae, described by Brown in 1932. The is documented from the southeastern United States, with records from Florida, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, and South Carolina. As a member of the Aphodiinae , it is likely associated with decomposing organic matter, though specific ecological details remain limited in the available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ataenius exiguus: /əˈtiːniəs ɛkˈsɪɡjuəs/
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Distribution
Nearctic region: United States (Florida, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina).