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 .