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Dung Beetle ??? - Aphodius fimetarius
Copyright © 2008 Jerrod Johnson

Dung Beetle ??? - Aphodius fimetarius
Williamsburg, Whitley County, Kentucky, USA
Size: 8 mm
I found this beetle and many more in cow manure. I thought originally it was a dung beetle given its location and pronotum shape, but I am having trouble keying it out. Any help would be great.
Contributed by Jerrod Johnson on 29 May, 2008 - 1:16pm
Last updated 15 August, 2008 - 12:17pm

Moved
Moved from Aphodius.
… MJ Paulsen, 15 August, 2008 - 12:17pm

common one
browse Aphodius spp.
… Phillip Harpootlian, 29 May, 2008 - 1:50pm

 
Thanks, I must have browsed r
Thanks, I must have browsed right over it.
… Jerrod Johnson, 29 May, 2008 - 1:58pm

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