Ataenius hesperius
Cartwright, 1974
Ataenius hesperius is a of aphodiine described by Cartwright in 1974. It belongs to the and is to western North America. The species is closely related to Ataenius texanus but occupies more westerly distributions.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ataenius hesperius: //ˌæt.iˈeɪ.ni.ʊs hɛˈspɪə.ri.əs//
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Identification
Closely related to Ataenius texanus; distinguished by its more western distribution. Specific morphological diagnostic features separating it from A. texanus are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
Western North America. Documented from Arizona, California, Colorado, and Texas in the United States.
Similar Taxa
- Ataenius texanusClosely related ; A. hesperius is distinguished by its more western distribution pattern.
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'hesperius' (from Greek 'hesperios', meaning 'western' or 'of the evening') reflects the ' westerly distribution relative to its close relative A. texanus.