Copris macclevei
Warner, 1990
Copris macclevei is a of dung beetle in the Scarabaeidae, described by Warner in 1990. It belongs to the Copris, a group of dung beetles known for their role in nutrient cycling and soil aeration through burial . The species occurs in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Copris macclevei: //ˈkoʊprɪs ˈmækliːvaɪ//
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Distribution
Nearctic: USA (Arizona); Neotropical: Mexico (Sonora). Records indicate occurrence in the Sonoran Desert region spanning the international border.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Metal Detectors: An Innovative Approach to Tracking Dung Beetles Underground
- You know what bugs me about dung beetles?… | Beetles In The Bush
- I Brake for Dung Beetles! | Beetles In The Bush
- BitB Top 10 of 2010 | Beetles In The Bush
- behavior | Beetles In The Bush | Page 6
- Scarabaeidae | Beetles In The Bush | Page 4