Onthophagus is a genus of dung beetles in the Onthophagini tribe of the wider scarab beetle family, Scarabaeidae. [4] It is the most species-rich and widespread genus in the subfamily Scarabaeinae (the 'true' dung beetles), with a global distribution.

May 10, 2024 · Genus Onthophagus Classification · Synonyms and other taxonomic changes · Explanation of Names · Numbers · Size · Identification · Life Cycle · Works Cited Classification

We recognize the organization of New World Onthophagus into seven species groups: O. chevrolati, O. clypeatus, O. dicranius, O. gazellinus, O. hircus, O. landolti and O. mexicanus (Génier 2017; Rossini et al. 2018b; Joaqui et al. 2019; Moctezuma and Halffter 2019a).

This is a list of 2257 species in the genus Onthophagus. The species and subgenera reflect the Catalog of Life and the World Scarabaeidae Database (2023). [1] ^ "Onthophagus Latreille, 1802". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 2023-09-24.

Mar 12, 2018 · We provide illustrated keys to the species assigned to the complex, along with descriptions and updated geographical distributions of the known Onthophagus. A neotype is designated for O....

Onthophagus nuchicornis is a species of dung beetle in the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in Europe and North America. [1] [2] [3] Though Onthophagus nuchicornis is listed as "Vulnerable" in the United Kingdom, [4] it is a common and abundant species in North America.

Onthophagus Hecate. The male as pictured here has an overhanging horn-like projection that forms from the pronotum and extends over the head. The beetle is approximately 9mm in length.

May 10, 2024 · Scarab beetles of the genus Onthophagus Latreille north of Mexico (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) Howden H.F., Cartwright O.L. 1963. Proc. U.S.N.M. 114: 1‒135.

Onthophagus horned beetles combine rich morphological diversity within and among species with experimental accessibility and a growing arsenal of transcriptomic and genomic resources.

Oct 24, 2024 · Species Onthophagus taurus - Bull Headed Dung Beetle Classification · Explanation of Names · Numbers · Identification · Range · Food · Life Cycle · Remarks · Works Cited Classification

Dec 1, 2016 · Phylogenetic relationships of dung beetles in the tribe Onthophagini, including the species-rich, cosmopolitan genus Onthophagus, were inferred using whole mitochondrial genomes. Data were generated by shotgun sequencing of mixed genomic DNA from >100 individuals on 50% of an Illumina MiSeq flow cell.

Sep 29, 2010 · Based on a morphological taxonomic revision of available species, and supported by a separate molecular phylogenetic study, we identified Onthophagus (Palaeonthophagus) medius (Kugelann, 1792)...

Onthophagus taurus “Bull-headed Dung Beetles” As part of nature's cleanup crew, onthophagus taurus contributes to a healthier and more sustainable environment.

Jul 1, 2021 · Mexico is the diversification center of Onthophagus in America, with ca. 62% of the described species of the continent. Oaxaca is the richest state and the only one with the greater number of...

Onthophagus orpheus is a species of dung beetle in the family Scarabaeidae. [1] [2] [3] It is found primarily in the eastern United States and southeastern Canada. [4]

Onthophagus is a genus of beetles in the family scarab beetles. EOL has data for 8 attributes, including: An organismal quality inhering in a bearer by virtue of the bearers consisting cells. [ PATOC:GVG ] A cellularity quality inhering in a bearer by virtue of the bearers consisting of more than one cell. [ PATOC:GVG ]

Onthophagus occurs across Australia, in all major habitat types. The genus is cosmopolitan, with more than 2000 species. Small to large (2-11mm long), generally black and shiny, some species metallic, pale coloured or matt, some with smooth elytra, others rugose or tuberculate. Dorsal surfaces glabrous or hairy. The clypeal margin is not toothed.

Feb 13, 2019 · The Onthophagus fuscus Boucomont, 1932 (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae: Onthophagini) species complex has a total of eight species, one of which is a new species (Onthophagus...

Onthophagus australis: information (1) Species Onthophagus avocetta. Species Onthophagus avocettoides. Species Onthophagus axillaris. Species Onthophagus aztecus. Species Onthophagus azusae. Species Onthophagus babaulti. Species Onthophagus babirussa. Species Onthophagus badeni. Species Onthophagus baenzigeri.

This is a brief and simple photographic identification guide to the 8 species of Onthophagus that have been recorded in Britain. Onthophagus are true dung beetles belonging to the subfamily ...