Odontopsammodius cruentus

(Harold, 1867)

Odontopsammodius cruentus is a small aphodiine dung beetle in the Scarabaeidae. It is distributed across parts of North America and South America, with records from the southeastern United States and Argentina. As a member of the tribe Psammodiini, it is associated with sandy substrates. The was described by Harold in 1867.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Odontopsammodius cruentus: //ˌoʊ.dɑn.toʊˌsæmˈmoʊ.di.əs ˈkruː.ɛn.təs//

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Habitat

Associated with sandy substrates, consistent with other members of the tribe Psammodiini (psammodiine dung beetles).

Distribution

Southeastern United States (Florida, Georgia, South Carolina) and Argentina. Recorded as present in North America and South America broadly.

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Taxonomic placement

Classified in the Aphodiinae, tribe Psammodiini. The Odontopsammodius was established for previously placed in Psammodius, distinguished by toothed .

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