Aphodiinae
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Acrossus rufipes
Night-flying Dung Beetle
Acrossus rufipes is a scarab beetle commonly known as the night-flying dung beetle. The species is notable for its strong negative phototaxis, remaining buried in soil or dung during daylight and emerging only after dark to fly and seek food or mates. It is among the largest members of its genus, with a robust body adapted for burrowing using its shovel-shaped head. The species has experienced taxonomic instability, having been classified under Aphodius before returning to Acrossus.
Aegialia convexa
Aegialia convexa is a species of aphodiine dung beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, described by Fall in 1932. It is a member of the tribe Aegialiini, a group of beetles associated with sandy coastal and dune habitats. The species is found in North America, with records from California.
Aegialia lacustris
Aegialia lacustris is a species of aphodiine dung beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, originally described by LeConte in 1850. It is currently treated as a synonym of Psammoporus lacustris in some taxonomic databases, though widely referenced under the name Aegialia lacustris. The species occurs across northern North America, with records from Canada and the northwestern United States.
Aegialia spinosa
Aegialia spinosa is a species of aphodiine dung beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, described by Gordon and Cartwright in 1988. It is endemic to western North America, with records from California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. The species belongs to the tribe Aegialiini, a group of dung beetles often associated with sandy coastal and inland habitats. Limited information is available on its specific biology and ecology.
Agoliinus aleutus
Agoliinus aleutus is a scarab beetle species in the subfamily Aphodiinae, distributed across northern regions of North America and the Russian Far East. The species was described from the Aleutian Islands, as reflected in its specific epithet. It belongs to a genus of dung beetles, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented in available literature.
Agoliinus canadensis
Canadian dung beetle
Agoliinus canadensis is a species of dung beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Aphodiinae. It occurs in western North America, with records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan, and from the western United States including California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming. As a member of the Aphodiinae, it is associated with dung decomposition. The species was described by Garnett in 1920.
Agoliinus corruptor
Agoliinus corruptor is a species of scarab beetle in the subfamily Aphodiinae, described by Brown in 1929. It is known from a limited number of observations and collection records across northwestern North America. The species appears to be associated with temperate to boreal regions in western Canada and the northern United States.
Agoliinus incommunis
Agoliinus incommunis is a species of small scarab beetle in the subfamily Aphodiinae, originally described by Fall in 1932. The species is documented from mountainous regions of western North America, with records spanning from British Columbia south to New Mexico. As a member of the Aphodiini tribe, it belongs to a group commonly known as small dung beetles, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented. The species name "incommunis" (Latin for "uncommon" or "not shared") may allude to its rarity or restricted distribution.
Agoliinus leopardus
Leopard Dung Beetle
Agoliinus leopardus is a dung beetle species in the family Scarabaeidae, commonly known as the Leopard Dung Beetle. It is distributed across northern North America, with records from Alaska through the Canadian provinces to the northeastern and north-central United States. As a member of the Aphodiinae subfamily, it is associated with dung decomposition processes. The species has been documented through 62 iNaturalist observations, indicating moderate citizen science engagement.
Agoliinus manitobensis
Agoliinus manitobensis is a small scarab beetle in the subfamily Aphodiinae, described by Brown in 1928. The species is known from scattered records across northeastern North America. It belongs to a genus of dung beetles associated with mammal feces. Field observations are sparse, with only three documented records on iNaturalist.
Aidophus skelleyi
Aidophus skelleyi is a small dung beetle species in the subfamily Aphodiinae, described in 2001 from Florida. As a member of the genus Aidophus, it belongs to a group of aphodiines characterized by reduced tarsal claws. The species is known only from the southeastern United States.
Alloblackburneus
Alloblackburneus is a genus of scarab beetles (family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Aphodiinae) described by Bordat in 2009. It belongs to the tribe Aphodiini, a group commonly known as small dung beetles. The genus is endemic to the Afrotropical region. Species in this genus are part of the diverse Aphodiinae fauna associated with decomposition and nutrient cycling in African ecosystems.
Alloblackburneus cynomysi
Alloblackburneus cynomysi is a small scarab beetle in the subfamily Aphodiinae, described from the south-central United States. The species epithet "cynomysi" references its association with prairie dogs (genus Cynomys), indicating a commensal or symbiotic relationship with these burrowing rodents. Members of this genus are generally dung beetles, and this species likely exploits the unique ecological niche provided by prairie dog colonies. The species remains poorly studied, with most records limited to historical collections.
Alloblackburneus tenuistriatus
Alloblackburneus tenuistriatus is a species of dung beetle in the subfamily Aphodiinae. It occurs in the south-central United States, where it has been recorded from Kansas, Louisiana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. The species was described by Horn in 1887 and is currently accepted as valid. As a member of Aphodiinae, it is likely associated with dung decomposition, though specific ecological studies are limited.
Alloblackburneus troglodytes
Little Gopher Tortoise Scarab Beetle
Alloblackburneus troglodytes is a small scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Aphodiinae. Commonly known as the Little Gopher Tortoise Scarab Beetle, this species is associated with gopher tortoise burrows in the southeastern United States. The specific epithet "troglodytes" (meaning "cave-dweller") reflects its habit of living in the subterranean burrow systems of its reptilian host.
Aphodius
dung beetles
Aphodius is a genus of dung beetles in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Aphodiinae. The genus was established by Hellwig in 1798, with Scarabaeus fimetarius Linnaeus, 1758 designated as the type species by Latreille in 1810. Species in this genus typically dominate dung beetle communities in north temperate ecosystems and are classified as endocoprids (dwellers), with larvae living and feeding within dung pats. Most species are coprophagous, though some have herbivorous or saprophagous larvae. The genus currently includes 44 recognized species, of which 21 are extinct.
Aphodius pedellus
Aphodius pedellus is a small dung beetle native to Europe that has been introduced to North America, where it is now widespread and common in cattle pastures. It was long confused with Aphodius fimetarius as part of a species complex, but morphological and DNA barcoding studies have confirmed them as distinct species. In Canada, only A. pedellus is present; A. fimetarius is absent. North American populations show reduced genetic diversity consistent with introduction during European settlement.
Ataeniopsis
Ataeniopsis is a genus of aphodiine dung beetles established by Petrovitz in 1973. The genus comprises approximately 15 described species. As members of the subfamily Aphodiinae, these beetles are classified within the tribe Eupariini. The genus occurs in the Nearctic and Neotropical biogeographic regions.
Ataeniopsis figurator
Ataeniopsis figurator is an aphodiine dung beetle described by Harold in 1874. As a member of the tribe Eupariini within the subfamily Aphodiinae, it belongs to a group of scarab beetles commonly associated with decomposing organic matter. The species has been documented across a broad North American range with additional records from Central America.
Ataenius apicalis
A small scarab beetle in the dung beetle group Aphodiinae, described by Hinton in 1936. The species occurs across the southern United States and Mexico, with records from both Nearctic and Neotropical regions. Like other members of Ataenius, it is likely associated with decomposing organic matter, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Ataenius cognatus
slender dung beetle
Ataenius cognatus, commonly known as the slender dung beetle, is a species of aphodiine dung beetle in the family Scarabaeidae. First described by LeConte in 1858, this small scarab beetle has a broad geographic distribution spanning North America, Central America, and Oceania. It belongs to the tribe Eupariini within the subfamily Aphodiinae, a group often associated with dung and decaying organic matter.
Ataenius confertus
Ataenius confertus is a small aphodiine dung beetle in the family Scarabaeidae. The species was described by Fall in 1909 and is known from arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Like other members of the genus Ataenius, it is likely associated with decomposing organic matter, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Ataenius gracilis
Slender Small Dung Beetle
Ataenius gracilis is a small aphodiine dung beetle in the family Scarabaeidae. It is native to the Americas but has been introduced to Europe and Oceania, including the Azores and Galápagos Islands. The species has been recorded from diverse habitats ranging from the Nearctic zone through the Neotropics.
Ataenius hirsutus
Ataenius hirsutus is a small aphodiine dung beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, first described by Horn in 1871. It occurs across the southwestern United States and Mexico, with records from Arizona, Kansas, New Mexico, Texas, and multiple Mexican states including Baja California Sur, Chihuahua, and Veracruz. As a member of the tribe Eupariini, it belongs to a group of beetles typically associated with decomposing organic matter and soil habitats.
Ataenius oklahomensis
Ataenius oklahomensis is a small scarab beetle in the subfamily Aphodiinae, described by Brown in 1930. The species is endemic to the south-central United States, with records from Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana. Like other members of the genus Ataenius, it is likely associated with soil and decaying organic matter, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. The species name reflects its type locality in Oklahoma.
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punctifrons
Ataenius punctifrons is a species of scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, originally described by Cartwright in 1974. GBIF records indicate this name is currently treated as a synonym of Ataenius texanus. The species has been documented from the Nearctic and Neotropical regions, including multiple U.S. states and Mexican states as well as parts of Central America and the Caribbean.
Ataenius setiger
Ataenius setiger is a species of aphodiine dung beetle in the family Scarabaeidae. It occurs in Central America and North America, with records from Mexico and the southwestern United States. As a member of the genus Ataenius, it belongs to a group of small scarab beetles commonly associated with dung and decomposing organic matter.
Ataenius strigatus
Ataenius strigatus is a small aphodiine dung beetle in the family Scarabaeidae. The species was originally described by Thomas Say in 1823 as Aphodius strigatus. It occurs across much of North America and extends into Central America. Like other members of the genus, it is associated with decomposing organic matter.
Ataenius texanus
Ataenius texanus is a small aphodiine dung beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, described by Harold in 1874. It occurs across a broad geographic range spanning the southern United States, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. The species is closely related to Ataenius hesperius, which has a more western distribution.
Australaphodius
Australaphodius is a genus of aphodiine dung beetles in the family Scarabaeidae, established by Balthasar in 1942. The genus contains at least four described species, with records from Australia. As aphodiines, members of this genus are likely associated with dung decomposition, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Ballucus
Ballucus is a genus of scarab beetles in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Aphodiinae. It was established in 2007 by Gordon and Skelley. The genus belongs to the tribe Aphodiini, a group commonly known as small dung beetles or aphodiine dung beetles. Ballucus is currently classified within the Nearctic region, though specific details about its constituent species and biology remain limited in published literature.
Ballucus barri
Ballucus barri is a species of scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Aphodiinae. It was described by Gordon in 2006. The species belongs to the genus Ballucus, which comprises small dung beetles. Records indicate it occurs in the western United States.
Ballucus obtusus
Ballucus obtusus is a species of dung beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Aphodiinae. It is native to western North America, with documented occurrences in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming. As a member of the Aphodiinae, it belongs to a group commonly known as small dung beetles or aphodiine dung beetles, which are typically associated with decomposing organic matter.
Calamosternus
Calamosternus is a genus of scarab beetles in the family Scarabaeidae, established by Motschulsky in 1859. The genus contains more than 20 described species and is classified within the subfamily Aphodiinae (dung beetles). Taxonomic treatment varies: some authorities recognize Calamosternus as a distinct genus, while NCBI Taxonomy treats it as a subgenus of Aphodius. The genus has a Palaearctic distribution with some records from North America.
Caligodorus
Caligodorus is a genus of scarab beetles in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Aphodiinae. It was described in 2007 by Gordon and Skelley. The genus belongs to the tribe Aphodiini, a group commonly known as small dung beetles or aphodiine dung beetles. Very few observations exist in public databases, suggesting either restricted distribution, cryptic habits, or recent taxonomic recognition.
Caligodorus vandykei
Caligodorus vandykei is a species of dung beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Aphodiinae. The species was described by Barret in 1931 and is known from California, USA. It belongs to a genus of small to medium-sized aphodiine scarabs associated with dung and decomposing organic matter.
Cephalocyclus luteolus
Cephalocyclus luteolus is a species of scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Aphodiinae. It is native to the southwestern United States, with confirmed records from Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah. The species was described by George Henry Horn in 1887. Like other members of the genus Cephalocyclus, it belongs to the dung beetle tribe Aphodiini, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Chilothorax
Chilothorax is a genus of scarab beetles established by Motschulsky in 1859. The genus contains more than 60 described species distributed across Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America. Many species were transferred from the formerly broader genus Aphodius, reflecting taxonomic revisions in the Aphodiinae. The genus belongs to the tribe Aphodiini, a group commonly known as dung beetles or aphodiine dung beetles.
Chilothorax distinctus
Chilothorax distinctus is a small dung beetle species in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Aphodiinae. It is native to the Palaearctic region and has been introduced to North America, where it has established populations across the United States and Canada. Like other aphodiine scarabs, it is associated with dung and decaying organic matter.
Cinacanthus hirsutus
Cinacanthus hirsutus is a species of dung beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Aphodiinae. It was described by Brown in 1928. The species is known from the Nearctic region, with records from western North America including British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. As a member of the Aphodiinae, it is presumed to be associated with dung decomposition, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Cinacanthus ulkei
Cinacanthus ulkei is a species of scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Aphodiinae. It was described by Robert Gordon in 2006. The species is known from the central United States, with confirmed records from Colorado and Nebraska. As a member of the Aphodiinae, it belongs to a group commonly known as dung beetles, though many aphodiines are also associated with decaying plant matter.
Coelotrachelus rudis
Coelotrachelus rudis is a species of scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, specifically within the subfamily Aphodiinae. The species was described by LeConte in 1878 and is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It belongs to a genus of dung beetles, though specific ecological details about this particular species remain limited in the available literature.
Cryptoscatomaseter
Cryptoscatomaseter is a genus of dung beetles in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Aphodiinae. It was described by Gordon and Skelley in 2007 and is known from the Neotropical region. Members of this genus are small to medium-sized scarab beetles associated with dung decomposition. The genus is part of the diverse Aphodiini tribe, which contains many species that feed on animal feces.
Cryptoscatomaseter brevicollis
Cryptoscatomaseter brevicollis is a species of scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Aphodiinae. The species was described by LeConte in 1878. It belongs to a genus of dung beetles typically associated with mammal dung decomposition. The specific epithet 'brevicollis' refers to the short-necked condition of the pronotum.
Cryptoscatomaseter criddlei
Cryptoscatomaseter criddlei is a species of dung beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, first described by Brown in 1928. It belongs to the genus Cryptoscatomaseter, a group of small aphodiine scarabs. The species is known from a limited number of records in the northern Great Plains and adjacent regions of North America.
Cryptoscatomaseter depressiusculus
Cryptoscatomaseter depressiusculus is a small scarab beetle in the subfamily Aphodiinae. It is native to the western United States, with records from Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. The species was described by Schmidt in 1907 and belongs to a genus containing few described species.
Cryptoscatomaseter haldemani
Cryptoscatomaseter haldemani is a species of scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Aphodiinae. It belongs to a genus of small dung beetles found in North America. The species was described by Horn in 1887 and is distributed across the central and southern United States.
Cryptoscatomaseter iowensis
Iowa Small Dung Beetle
Cryptoscatomaseter iowensis is a small dung beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Aphodiinae. It is known from the central plains of North America, with records from the northern United States and southern Canada. The species was described by Wickham in 1913 from Iowa. Like other members of Aphodiinae, it is presumed to be associated with dung, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Cryptoscatomaseter rossi
Cryptoscatomaseter rossi is a species of scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Aphodiinae. It was described by Cartwright in 1944. The genus Cryptoscatomaseter belongs to the dung beetle tribe Aphodiini. Distribution records indicate presence in Texas, USA.
Cryptoscatomaseter umbricollis
A small scarab beetle in the subfamily Aphodiinae, known from the southwestern United States. The species name 'umbricollis' refers to the shaded or dark collar region. It belongs to a genus of aphodiine dung beetles with limited documented natural history.