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Boreocanthon simplex
Boreocanthon simplex is a dung beetle species in the family Scarabaeidae, native to western North America. It exhibits exceptional morphological and color variation compared to congeners, leading to speculation that it may represent multiple cryptic species. The species demonstrates remarkable ecological versatility, occurring across diverse habitats and elevations from below 300 m to above 3,000 m. Its remains have been recovered from the La Brea tar pits, indicating a long presence in the region.