Copris howdeni
Matthews & Halffter, 1959
Howden's copri
Copris howdeni is a of dung beetle in the Scarabaeidae. It is native to the southeastern United States, with records from Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Virginia. Like other members of the Copris, it is likely associated with mammal for feeding and larval development. The species was described by Matthews and Halffter in 1959.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Copris howdeni: /ˈkoʊ.prɪs ˈhaʊd.ni/
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Distribution
Southeastern United States: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Virginia.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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