| Aphodiini | |
|---|---|
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| Chilothorax distinctus, Germany | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Family: | Scarabaeidae |
| Subfamily: | Aphodiinae |
| Tribe: | Aphodiini Leach, 1815 |
Aphodiini is a tribe of aphodiine dung beetles in the family Scarabaeidae. There are more than 250 genera and 2,200 described species in Aphodiini. [1] [2] [3]
These 261 genera belong to the tribe Aphodiini. [4] [5]
Aphodiinae is a subfamily of the scarab beetle family, Scarabaeidae. Members of this subfamily are known commonly as the small dung beetles and many, but not all, are dung beetles. These beetles are found worldwide.
Aphodius is a genus of beetles in the family Scarabaeidae. In most species both the adults and larvae are coprophagous although some species have herbivorous or saprophagous larvae. Aphodius species typically dominate dung beetle communities in north temperate ecosystems. Most species are functionally classified as endocoprids, also known as dwellers, because the larvae live and feed within the dung pat itself.
Psammodiini is a tribe of aphodiine dung beetles in the family Scarabaeidae. There are more than 30 genera and 470 described species in Psammodiini.
Labarrus is a genus of scarab beetles in the family Scarabaeidae. There are more than 20 described species in Labarrus, found worldwide.
Leiopsammodius is a genus of aphodiine dung beetles in the family Scarabaeidae. There are more than 40 described species in Leiopsammodius.
Pleurophorus is a genus of aphodiine dung beetles in the family Scarabaeidae. There are more than 30 described species in Pleurophorus.
Acrossus is a genus of scarab beetles in the family Scarabaeidae. There are more than 40 described species in Acrossus, found in Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
Chilothorax is a genus of scarab beetles in the family Scarabaeidae. There are more than 60 described species in Chilothorax, found in Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America.
Agrilinus is a genus of beetles belonging to the subfamily Aphodiinae.
Agoliinus is a genus of beetles belonging to the family Scarabaeidae.
Ammoecius is a genus of scarab beetles in the family Scarabaeidae. There are at least 20 described species in Ammoecius, found in Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Melinopterus is a genus of scarab beetles in the family Scarabaeidae. There are more than 20 described species in Melinopterus.
Teuchestes is a genus of scarab beetles in the family Scarabaeidae. There are about 10 described species in Teuchestes, found worldwide.
Colobopterus is a genus of scarab beetles in the family Scarabaeidae. There are about six described species in Colobopterus, found in Asia, Europe, and North America.
Calamosternus is a genus of scarab beetles in the family Scarabaeidae. There are more than 20 described species in Calamosternus.
Saprosites is a genus of scarab beetles in the family Scarabaeidae. There are more than 130 described species in Saprosites.