Onthophagus subopacus
Robinson, 1940
Onthophagus subopacus is a dung beetle in the Scarabaeidae, described by Robinson in 1940. The species is recorded from the southwestern United States (Arizona) and western Mexico (Durango, Jalisco, Sonora). As a member of the Onthophagus, it likely participates in burial and nutrient cycling, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Onthophagus subopacus: /ɒnˈθɒfəɡəs sʌbˈoʊpəkəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from the Nearctic region (Arizona, USA) and the Neotropical region (Mexico: states of Durango, Jalisco, and Sonora).
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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