Platytomus atlanticus
(Cartwright, 1948)
Platytomus atlanticus is a small aphodiine dung beetle in the Scarabaeidae, described by Cartwright in 1948. It belongs to a characterized by flattened body forms adapted to sandy substrates. The occurs in eastern North America, with records from Ontario south to Florida.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Platytomus atlanticus: /ˌplætɪˈtoʊməs ætˈlæntɪkəs/
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Distribution
Eastern North America: Canada (Ontario), United States (Michigan, New Jersey, South Carolina, Florida). GBIF records indicate presence in sandy or loose soil environments typical of psammodiine beetles.
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Taxonomic placement
Platytomus atlanticus is classified in the tribe Psammodiini ( Aphodiinae), a group commonly known as 'sand-loving' dung beetles due to their preference for sandy and associated morphological adaptations.