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Aphodius? - Aphodius serval
Copyright © 2011 Ben Coulter

Aphodius? - Aphodius serval
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
April 2, 2011
Size: 4 mm or so
There were several of these in moldy, decaying litter under a small rock. Thought it resembled Aphodius (Chilothorax) distinctus.

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Contributed by Ben Coulter on 8 April, 2011 - 11:33am
Last updated 19 December, 2012 - 7:19pm

cool, guys! much more fun than i expected
thanks, Ben & Paul!

Moved from ID Request.
… v belov, 8 April, 2011 - 2:04pm login or register to post comments

This is Pardalosus serval, a
This is Pardalosus serval, a winter-spring active eastern US species. Not often seen. It has a different maculation pattern than distinctus, but is easily confused. Good find.
… Paul Skelley, 8 April, 2011 - 1:53pm login or register to post comments

 
Great!
There appears to be no guide page. Should I create one?
… Ben Coulter, 8 April, 2011 - 1:59pm login or register to post comments

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