Leiopsammodius ocmulgeei
Harpootlian, Gordon & Woodruff, 2000
Leiopsammodius ocmulgeei is a of aphodiine dung beetle in the Scarabaeidae, described in 2000. It belongs to the tribe Psammodiini, a group associated with sandy substrates. The species is known from Georgia, USA, and represents a relatively recent addition to the North American scarab fauna.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Leiopsammodius ocmulgeei: /ˌlaɪ.oʊˌsæm.moʊˈdaɪ.əs ˌɒk.mʌlˈɡi.aɪ/
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Distribution
Known from Georgia, USA. Records indicate presence in the Nearctic region of North America.
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'ocmulgeei' likely refers to the Ocmulgee River or Ocmulgee region in Georgia, USA, indicating the type locality or area of collection.
Taxonomic History
Described by Harpootlian, Gordon, and Woodruff in 2000, making it a relatively recently described within the diverse Aphodiinae .