Aphodius fossor

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:behavior burrowing
gptkbp:body_style oval
convex
gptkbp:class gptkb:Insecta
gptkbp:color gptkb:black
seasonal
dark brown
gptkbp:common_name common dung beetle
gptkbp:conservation_efforts none required
gptkbp:conservation_status least concern
gptkbp:cultivation pest control
gptkbp:cultural_significance none noted
gptkbp:defines gptkb:Aphodius_rufipes
gptkbp:diet detritivore
feces
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Europe
gptkbp:ecological_role decomposer
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:white
gptkbp:eye_color gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkbp:family gptkb:Scarabaeidae
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Linnaeus
gptkbp:foot six
gptkbp:genus Aphodius
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:garden
moist environments
gptkbp:has_feature distinctive markings
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Aphodius fossor
gptkbp:is_essential_for soil aeration
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:larval_stage gptkb:fungus
organic matter
several weeks
decaying organic matter
grub
gptkbp:lifespan complete metamorphosis
up to 3 years
gptkbp:mating_system courtship display
gptkbp:mission filiform
gptkbp:nesting burrows
gptkbp:order Coleoptera
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Arthropoda
gptkbp:predators gptkb:bird
gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Aphodius_rufipes
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest ecological studies
gptkbp:seasonal_activities year-round
gptkbp:size 5 to 10 mm
gptkbp:wingspan elytra
gptkbp:year 1758