Phyconomus marinus

Phyconomus marinus is a species of beetle in the family Monotomidae, described by LeConte in 1858. The genus name 'Phyconomus' derives from Greek roots meaning 'bladder' or 'inflated' and 'hair' or 'beard', possibly referring to some physical characteristic of the species. The specific epithet 'marinus' refers to the sea or coastal habitat. Members of the family Monotomidae are small beetles, often associated with decaying organic matter and fungi.