Phanaeus
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Phanaeus amithaon
Phanaeus amithaon is a species of dung beetle in the family Scarabaeidae. It is a member of the genus Phanaeus, which includes several North and Central American species known for their bright metallic coloration and distinctive horns in males. The species occurs in the southwestern United States and across much of Mexico.
Phanaeus quadridens
Phanaeus quadridens is a species of dung beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Scarabaeinae. It belongs to the genus Phanaeus, a group known for their role in dung burial and nutrient recycling. The species has been documented in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Two subspecies are recognized: P. q. quadridens and P. q. borealis.
Phanaeus texensis
Texas Black Phanaeus
Phanaeus texensis is a dung beetle species in the family Scarabaeidae, first described by Edmonds in 1994. The species belongs to a genus renowned for its colorful, horned males and ecological role in dung burial. It is found in Texas and adjacent regions of Mexico.