Ateuchus lecontei
(Harold, 1868)
Ateuchus lecontei is a dung beetle in the Scarabaeidae, described by Harold in 1868. The species is native to the Nearctic region, with records from the eastern and southeastern United States. It has been introduced to Hawaii and other Oceania locations. Very few documented observations exist, with only 14 records on iNaturalist.
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How to pronounce Ateuchus lecontei: /əˈtiː.kəs lɛˈkɔn.teɪ/
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Distribution
Native to the Nearctic region: United States (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, South Carolina). Introduced to Hawaii and other Oceania locations.
Human Relevance
Introduced to Hawaii and other Oceania locations, though the circumstances and ecological impacts of this introduction are not documented.