Geopsammodius fuscus
Skelley, 2006
Geopsammodius fuscus is a of dung beetle in the Scarabaeidae, described by Skelley in 2006. It belongs to the Aphodiinae and tribe Psammodiini, a group commonly known as psammophilic or sand-dwelling dung beetles. The species is known from limited records in Florida, USA.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Geopsammodius fuscus: /dʒiːɒpsæmˈmoʊdiəs ˈfʌskəs/
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Distribution
Known from Florida, USA (Nearctic region). Distribution records are sparse, with only 3 iNaturalist observations documented.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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