Onthophagus schaefferi
Howden & Cartwright, 1963
Onthophagus schaefferi is a of dung beetle in the Scarabaeidae, described by Howden and Cartwright in 1963. It belongs to the Onthophagus, a large and diverse group of dung beetles known for their ecological role in nutrient recycling and their complex dynamics involving horned males. The species has been recorded from Texas in the United States and Veracruz in Mexico, placing it within the Nearctic and Neotropical biogeographic realms. Like other members of its genus, it likely participates in burial , though specific details for this species remain limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Onthophagus schaefferi: //ˌɒnθəˈfeɪɡəs ˈʃɛfəri//
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Distribution
Recorded from Texas, USA (Nearctic) and Veracruz, Mexico (Neotropical). The spans the transition zone between North and Central American fauna.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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