Rodent-associated
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Alloblackburneus geomysi
Alloblackburneus geomysi is a small dung beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Aphodiinae. It has been recorded from the southeastern United States, specifically Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. The species epithet 'geomysi' suggests an association with pocket gophers (genus Geomys). Like other members of the genus Alloblackburneus, it is likely associated with rodent burrows or their waste products. Very few observations exist, with only two records in iNaturalist.
Pardalosus
Pardalosus is a genus of aphodiine dung beetles described by Gordon & Skelley in 2007. The genus is native to North America, with highest species diversity in western regions. Unlike many aphodiine beetles, most Pardalosus species appear to be detritivores with weak dung associations, though some species have documented relationships with rodents.
Planolinoides borealis
Mouse Dung Beetle
Planolinoides borealis, commonly known as the Mouse Dung Beetle, is a small scarab beetle in the subfamily Aphodiinae. The species has a broad Holarctic distribution, occurring across northern North America and Eurasia. It is associated with rodent burrows and nests, where it feeds on dung and organic matter. The species was first described by Gyllenhal in 1827.