Canthonini
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Canthon blumei
Canthon blumei is a dung beetle species in the tribe Canthonini, described by Halffter & Halffter in 2003. It is known from Texas, USA, within the Nearctic region. As a member of the genus Canthon, it belongs to a group of beetles commonly referred to as "tumblebugs" for their behavior of rolling dung into balls.
Canthon indigaceus
Canthon indigaceus is a species of dung beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, described by LeConte in 1866. It belongs to the tribe Canthonini, a group of dung beetles recognized as a relict of the ancient supercontinent Gondwanaland. The species is currently listed as Least Concern by the IUCN, with no immediate threats to its survival identified. Three subspecies are recognized: C. i. chevrolati, C. i. chiapas, and C. i. indigaceus.
Canthon vigilans
vigilant dung beetle, Vigilant Tumblebug
Canthon vigilans, commonly known as the vigilant dung beetle or Vigilant Tumblebug, is a species of dung beetle in the family Scarabaeidae. It is a member of the tribe Canthonini, which includes roller dung beetles. The species is found across much of North America, from southern Canada through the eastern and central United States. As a tumblebug, it exhibits the characteristic behavior of forming dung balls and rolling them away for burial and larval provisioning.