Ateuchus colossus

Ateuchus colossus, is a species of dung beetle belonging to the family Scarabaeidae. It is found from three locations of the region of Los Chimalapas, Mexico.[1]

Ateuchus colossus
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A. colossus
Binomial name
Ateuchus colossus
Moctezuma, Halffter, Sánchez-Huerta, 2018

Etymology

The scientific name colossus, meaning huge, where it is the largest known Ateuchus species in North America up to date.[1]

Description

Show slight sexual dimorphism. Male is about 10.7mm in length. Body elongate-oval and convex. A glossy black beetle with metallic sheen. Female is similar, but has a less convex pygidium and coarsely punctate head when comparing male.[1]

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