Liatongus californicus
(Horn, 1882)
Liatongus californicus is a of dung beetle in the Scarabaeidae, first described by Horn in 1882. It belongs to the Scarabaeinae and tribe Oniticellini. The species is known from California in the western United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Liatongus californicus: //ˌliːəˈtɒŋɡəs kælɪˈfɔːrnɪkəs//
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Distribution
California, United States
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Taxonomic history
First described by Horn in 1882. The Liatongus is classified in the tribe Oniticellini within the dung beetle Scarabaeinae.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
- Encyrtid Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- California Has No State Bee--Yet! | Bug Squad
- Bohart Museum: Learn about California's State Insect on UC Davis Picnic Day | Bug Squad
- Grasshoppers of Colorado
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- Sex Attraction Pheromone Improves Detection of a Threatened Beetle