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Oniticellini
Oniticellini are a tribe of scarab beetles, in the true dung beetle subfamily (Scarabaeinae The scarab beetle subfamily Scarabaeinae consists of species collectively called true dung beetles. Most of the beetles of this subfamily feed exclusively on dung. However, some may feed on decomposing matter including carrion, decaying fruits a ...). Nearly all species of this tribe feed on and nest in dung, mainly that of large herbivores. Most are tunnelers; dung is buried at the ends of tunnels dug below a dropping, and used as food by both adults and larvae; others, known as dwellers (including '' Oniticellus'' and '' Tragiscus'') make brood cavities within or just beneath the dung. Taxonomy The Oniticellini have been divided into three subtribes: Drepanocerina, Helictopleurina and Oniticellina, but this arrangement is still under review. The following genera have been placed in the Oniticellini: *'' Afrodrepanus'' *'' Anoplodrepanus'' *'' Attavicinus'' *'' Clypeodrepanus'' *'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eurysternus
''Eurysternus'' is a genus of Scarabaeinae or dung beetles in the family Scarabaeidae. It is normally placed in the Oniticellini, although some authors consider it the single genus in the tribe Eurysternini (e.g.). It is restricted to the Neotropics and includes 53 recognized species. They have a characteristic nesting strategy among dung beetles, with brood ball elaboration but no ball rolling behaviour. The species in the genus are present from México to Argentina, but highest diversity is found the Amazon basin, the Andes and Central America Central America ( es, América Central or ) is a subregion of the Americas. Its boundaries are defined as bordering the United States to the north, Colombia to the south, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. .... Species distribution is affected primarily by annual mean temperature and annual precipitation. The species with wide climatic niches would primarily inhabit the rainiest and coldest lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oniticellus
''Oniticellus'' is a genus of dung beetles in the subfamily Scarabaeinae of the scarab beetle The family Scarabaeidae, as currently defined, consists of over 30,000 species of beetles worldwide; they are often called scarabs or scarab beetles. The classification of this family has undergone significant change in recent years. Several sub ... family. File:Oniticellus cinctus Fabricius, 1775 (4137908753).jpg, '' Oniticellus cinctus'' File:Oniticellus formosus Chevrolat, 1830 (3296107626).jpg, '' Oniticellus formosus'' File:Oniticellus (s.str.) tesselatus Harold (4420493904).jpg, '' Oniticellus tesselatus'' References Scarabaeinae {{Scarabaeinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scarabaeinae
The scarab beetle subfamily Scarabaeinae consists of species collectively called true dung beetles. Most of the beetles of this subfamily feed exclusively on dung. However, some may feed on decomposing matter including carrion, decaying fruits and fungi. Dung beetles can be placed into three structural guilds based on their method of dung processing namely rollers, dwellers and tunnelers Dung removal and burial by dung beetles result in ecological benefits such as soil aeration and fertilization; improved nutrient cycling and uptake by plants, increase in Pasture quality, biological control of pest flies and intestinal parasites and secondary seed dispersal. Well-known members include the genera '' Scarabaeus'' and ''Sisyphus'', and ''Phanaeus vindex''. Description Adult dung beetles have modified mouth parts which are adapted to feeding on dung. The clypeus is expanded and covers the mouth parts. The elytra, which cover the wings, expose the pygidium. They also have a space ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drepanocerus
''Drepanocerus'' is a genus of Scarabaeidae or scarab beetles in the superfamily Scarabaeoidea Scarabaeoidea is a superfamily of beetles, the only subgroup of the infraorder Scarabaeiformia. Around 35,000 species are placed in this superfamily and some 200 new species are described each year. Its constituent families are also undergoing r .... References Scarabaeinae {{Scarabaeinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cyptochirus
''Cyptochirus'' is a genus of Scarabaeidae The family Scarabaeidae, as currently defined, consists of over 30,000 species of beetles worldwide; they are often called scarabs or scarab beetles. The classification of this family has undergone significant change in recent years. Several sub ... or scarab beetles. References Scarabaeidae genera {{Scarabaeidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anoplodrepanus
''Anoplodrepanus'' is a genus of Scarabaeidae or scarab beetles in the superfamily Scarabaeoidea Scarabaeoidea is a superfamily of beetles, the only subgroup of the infraorder Scarabaeiformia. Around 35,000 species are placed in this superfamily and some 200 new species are described each year. Its constituent families are also undergoing r .... References Scarabaeinae {{Scarabaeinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Euoniticellus
''Euoniticellus'' is a genus of dung beetles in the subfamily Scarabaeinae of the scarab beetle The family Scarabaeidae, as currently defined, consists of over 30,000 species of beetles worldwide; they are often called scarabs or scarab beetles. The classification of this family has undergone significant change in recent years. Several sub ... family. Four species from this genus (''E. africanus'', ''E. fulvus'', ''E. intermedius'', ''E. pallipes'') were introduced into Australia as part of the Australian Dung Beetle Project, and became established there.Edwards, P (2007), Introduced Dung Beetles in Australia 1967-2007: current status and future directions, Landcare Australia, CSIRO ScienceImage 270 Euoniticellus intermedius Dung Beetle.jpg, '' Euoniticellus intermedius'' CSIRO ScienceImage 269 Euoniticellus africanus Dung Beetle.jpg, '' Euoniticellus africanus'' Euoniticellus.fulvus.-.calwer.21.12.jpg, '' Euoniticellus fulvus'' Euoniticellus pallens Olivier, 1789 female ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drepanoplatynus
''Drepanoplatynus'' is a genus of Scarabaeidae or scarab beetles in the superfamily Scarabaeoidea Scarabaeoidea is a superfamily of beetles, the only subgroup of the infraorder Scarabaeiformia. Around 35,000 species are placed in this superfamily and some 200 new species are described each year. Its constituent families are also undergoing r .... References Scarabaeinae {{Scarabaeinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liatongus
''Liatongus'' is a genus of dung beetles in the subfamily Scarabaeinae of the scarab beetle family. At least part of the upper surfaces are without hairs; the head and pronotal disc are generally sculptured; and the genae are rounded, with little or no indentation between the clypeus and the genae. Length ranges from 7.4 to 10.9 mm. Colours vary: they may be uniform brown or dull purple, or have red, white or yellow patterns on the elytra. Distribution Found in three regions: Afrotropical, Oriental to eastern Palearctic, and western Nearctic. Taxonomy There are 38-46 species; 17 are from Africa. Gallery Liatongus militaris 2016 11 19 6712.jpg, ''Liatongus militaris'' Liatongus femoratus Illiger, 1800 (8311187838).png, ''Liatongus femoratus'' Liatongus (s.str.) gagatinus Hope, 1831 (4385437664).jpg, ''Liatongus gagatinus'' Liatongus incurvicornis Fairmaire, 1887 (4404576164).jpg, ''Liatongus incurvicornis'' Liatongus mergacerus Hope, 1831 male (4712442634).jpg, ''Liatongus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
