Fall-1907

Guides

• Merogyrus rotundiceps

  Merogyrus rotundiceps is a species of dung beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Aphodiinae. Described by Fall in 1907, this species is known from the Nearctic region with confirmed records from North Carolina, USA. Like other members of the genus Merogyrus, it is classified within the tribe Aphodiini, a group primarily associated with dung-feeding habits. The species epithet 'rotundiceps' refers to its rounded head structure.

  dung-beetleAphodiinaeScarabaeidaeNearcticNorth-CarolinaFall-1907

• Narthecius striaticeps

  Narthecius striaticeps is a small beetle species described by Fall in 1907, currently recognized as a synonym of Narthecius simulator. It belongs to the family Laemophloeidae, a group of flattened beetles commonly associated with dead wood and fungal habitats. The species was originally described from North American material.

  synonymLaemophloeidaeNorth-AmericaFall-1907

• Neoclytus modestus

  Neoclytus modestus is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Fall in 1907. It belongs to the tribe Clytini, a group known for wasp-mimicking species with rapid, jerky movements. The species is poorly documented in the literature compared to congeners such as N. caprea and N. acuminatus. Its distribution includes parts of North America, though specific details remain limited.

  ColeopteraCerambycidaeCerambycinaeClytiniNeoclytuslonghorned-beetlewasp-mimicNorth-AmericaMexicoUnited-StatesFall-1907poorly-known-species