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Ateuchus colossus
Species of beetle From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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]
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Etymology
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The scientific name colossus, meaning huge, where it is the largest known Ateuchus species in North America up to date.[1]
Description
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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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