Euparia
Le Peletier de Saint-Fargeau & Audinet-Serville, 1828
Species Guides
1Euparia is a of aphodiine dung beetles comprising approximately six described . The genus includes Euparia castanea, which has been documented as a myrmecophile in fire colonies. Species occur in the Neotropical and Afrotropical regions.
Pronunciation
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Habitat
Fire colonies (Solenopsis spp.) for at least one , Euparia castanea; broader preferences for the remain undocumented.
Distribution
Neotropical and Afrotropical regions. records include Africa (Euparia africana, Euparia baraudi), Vanuatu (Euparia ambrymensis), and the Neotropics.
Host Associations
- Solenopsis spp. - myrmecophilyEuparia castanea has been documented as a fire myrmecophile; associations for other in the are unknown.
Behavior
Myrmecophily has been observed in Euparia castanea, involving association with fire colonies.
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Species composition
Six are currently recognized: Euparia africana, Euparia ambrymensis, Euparia baraudi, Euparia castanea, Euparia consimilis, and Euparia mirabilis.