Melinopterus sphacelatus

Formerly placed withini the genus Aphodius and then known as Aphodius sphacelatus.

I keyed this using both Duff and Hackston and both led fairly straightforwardly to this species.

Melinopterus sphacelatus showing apex of hind tibia, pronotum side and head, North Elmham (Norfolk, UK), 10th November 2022