Aphodius
Aphodius is a genus of beetles in the family Scarabaeidae. In most species both the adults and larvae are coprophagous (dung feeding) although some species have herbivorous or saprophagous larvae. "Aphodius" species typically dominate dung beetle communities in north temperate ecosystems. Most species are functionally classified as endocoprids, also known as dwellers, because the larvae live and feed within the dung pat itself. Species. These 44 species belong to the genus "Aphodius", including 21 extinct species. The species of the following genera were formerly classified in "Aphodius":