Onthophagus subaeneus
Palisot de Beauvois, 1811
Onthophagus subaeneus is a of dung beetle in the Scarabaeidae. It belongs to the diverse Onthophagus, which includes species known for horned males and ball construction. The species has been documented across a broad range of eastern and central United States. Specific ecological details for this species remain limited in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Onthophagus subaeneus: /ɒnˈθɒfəɡəs sʌbˈiːniəs/
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Distribution
Eastern and central United States. Documented occurrences include Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.
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Taxonomic Authorship Note
The authorship of this is sometimes cited as Ménétriés, 1832 in certain databases (e.g., Catalogue of Life), though GBIF and other sources recognize Palisot de Beauvois, 1811 as the valid authority. The species has been placed in the subgenus Palaeonthophagus in some classifications.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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