Copris lecontei
Matthews, 1961
Copris lecontei is a of dung beetle in the Scarabaeidae, described by Matthews in 1961. The species is known from two recognized : Copris lecontei isthmiensis Matthews, 1961 and Copris lecontei lecontei Matthews, 1962. As a member of the Copris, it belongs to the true dung beetles ( Scarabaeinae), which are characterized by their specialized association with for feeding and .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Copris lecontei: /ˈkoʊprɪs lɛˈkɒntaɪ/
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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