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Canthon viridis
Canthon viridis is a species of dung beetle in the family Scarabaeidae. It belongs to the genus Canthon, commonly known as tumblebugs for their behavior of rolling dung into balls. The species is native to North America and has been documented across a broad geographic range including the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Like other members of its genus, it is associated with dung decomposition and nutrient cycling in terrestrial ecosystems.