Rhyssemus
Mulsant, 1842
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6Rhyssemus is a of aphodiine dung beetles in the Scarabaeidae, established by Mulsant in 1842. The genus contains more than 160 described , making it one of the larger genera within the Aphodiinae . These beetles are part of the tribe Psammodiini and are classified within the dung beetle lineage.
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Identification
-level identification within Rhyssemus requires examination of genitalia and other fine morphological characters. The is distinguished from related aphodiine genera by combinations of characters including tarsal structure, pronotal shape, and male genital . As with many aphodiine genera, external characters alone are often insufficient for definitive identification.
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Distribution
Distribution records from GBIF indicate presence in Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), and Sweden (SE). The likely has a broader distribution given its , but specific range data is limited in the provided sources.
Similar Taxa
- Other Psammodiini generaRhyssemus belongs to the tribe Psammodiini, which contains multiple of small aphodiine dung beetles with convergent morphologies. Differentiation often requires examination of male genitalia and detailed tarsal structure.
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Taxonomic history
The was established by Étienne Mulsant in 1842. It is currently placed in the subtribe Rhyssemina within the tribe Psammodiini of the Aphodiinae.
Species diversity
With over 160 described , Rhyssemus represents substantial diversity within the Aphodiinae, though many species may be poorly known or difficult to distinguish without specialized examination.