Onthophagus knausi

Brown, 1927

Onthophagus knausi is a dung beetle in the Scarabaeidae, first described by Brown in 1927. It belongs to the large Onthophagus, which contains numerous species known for their role in decomposition and distinctive male horn . The species is recorded from the central United States, with distribution records from Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, and Texas.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Onthophagus knausi: //ɒnˈθɒfəɡəs ˈnaʊsaɪ//

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Identification

As a member of Onthophagus, males likely exhibit horn with variation in horn size and presence, though specific diagnostic features for O. knausi are not documented in available sources. -level identification within Onthophagus typically requires examination of male genitalia and detailed morphological characters; no distinguishing traits from closely related species are provided in the available literature.

Distribution

Recorded from the central United States: Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, and Texas.

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