Copris inemarginatus
Blatchley, 1918
Copris inemarginatus is a of in the , described by Blatchley in 1918. As a member of the Copris, it belongs to a group of tunneling dung beetles that bury for larval provisioning. The species has been documented in Florida, USA. Information regarding its specific , , and detailed remains limited in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Copris inemarginatus: /ˈko.pris ˌɪn.ɪˌmɑr.d͡ʒɪˈneɪ.təs/
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Distribution
Nearctic region: United States (Florida). GBIF records indicate occurrence in Florida, USA.
Ecological Role
As a member of the Copris, this likely participates in and soil aeration through burial activities, though specific ecological contributions have not been documented.
More Details
Taxonomic History
Described by Blatchley in 1918. The specific epithet 'inemarginatus' suggests a characteristic related to the lack of a margin on some body part, though the original description has not been examined in available sources.
Data Limitations
Available sources provide only basic taxonomic information. No detailed ecological, behavioral, or morphological studies have been located for this .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
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