Trypocopris (Trypocopris) fulgidus (Motschulsky, 1845)

[= Geotrupes fulgidus Motschulsky, 1845)]
[= Geotrupes purpureus Küster, 1852)]

ℹ  Information: Trypocopris fulgidus, is an endemic species of the Strandzha mountain range, which is located in southern Bulgaria in European Turkey. It was described by Motschulsky as Geotrupes fulgidus in 1845.

Body length: 
Peak activity: April - September


⚠  Remarks: A common species of oak forests, especially in the central part of the mountain range.


🌍  Distribution: Bulgaria, Turkey 
Zoogeographic region: Palearctic


🗄  Taxonomic classification:

Familia Geotrupidae  Latreille, 1802
Subfamilia Geotrupinae  Latreille, 1802
Tribus Geotrupini  Latreille, 1802
Genus Trypocopris  Motschulsky, 1859
Subgenus Trypocopris  Motschulsky, 1859

 


🔎  Material examined (& observation):

Bulgaria  🇧🇬
Strandzha Mts. NP
Izgrev env.
(GPS) 📌  
Altitude 100 m a.s.l. | 19.6.2020

📅  Our observation period: May ~ July
📝  Sampling Methods:  in grassy vegetation  🌱  & ground trap and in the dung


 

Bulgaria
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