Nebria diversa
LeConte, 1863
sea beach gazelle beetle
Nebria diversa is a coastal ground beetle to sandy Pacific beaches of western North America. are brachypterous (short-winged), restricting to coastal . The is and occupies a narrow beneath driftwood and debris on open sandy shorelines.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nebria diversa: /ˈnɛbriə daɪˈvɜrsə/
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Identification
are brachypterous, with reduced hindwings preventing . Distinguished from other Nebria by coastal beach specificity and geographic restriction to Pacific Northwest and California shores.
Habitat
Open sandy sea beaches, specifically beneath driftwood and other debris.
Distribution
Pacific coast of North America: Canada (British Columbia), and United States (California, Oregon, Washington).
Diet
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Behavior
. shelter under driftwood and beach debris during daylight hours.
Similar Taxa
- Nebria speciesOther Nebria occur in different (montane, riparian, forest floor) rather than coastal beaches; wing and habitat specificity distinguish N. diversa.