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Earth-boring dung beetle

Geotrupes stercorarius

Least Concern

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Earth-boring dung beetle (Geotrupes stercorarius) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Eklem bacaklılar)

Class

Insecta (böcek)

Order

Coleoptera (Kın kanatlılar)

Species

Geotrupes stercorarius (Earth-boring dung beetle)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 粪堆粪金龟

German Gemeiner Mistkäfer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Earth-boring dung beetle?

The scientific name of Earth-boring dung beetle is Geotrupes stercorarius. It belongs to the genus Geotrupes.

What is the conservation status of Earth-boring dung beetle?

Earth-boring dung beetle (Geotrupes stercorarius) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Earth-boring dung beetle live?

Earth-boring dung beetle is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, United States.

What family does Earth-boring dung beetle belong to?

Earth-boring dung beetle (Geotrupes stercorarius) belongs to the genus Geotrupes, which is part of the taxonomic family Geotrupidae.

Is Earth-boring dung beetle endangered?

No, Earth-boring dung beetle (Geotrupes stercorarius) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Earth-boring dung beetle belong to?

Earth-boring dung beetle (Geotrupes stercorarius) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).