Neochodaeus frontalis
(LeConte, 1863)
Neochodaeus frontalis is a sand-loving scarab beetle in the Ochodaeidae, first described by LeConte in 1863. The is known from sandy in the southern United States and Mexico. It belongs to a family of beetles commonly referred to as sand-loving scarabs due to their association with sandy soils.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neochodaeus frontalis: /niːoʊkoʊˈdiːəs frɒnˈteɪlɪs/
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Identification
Members of the Neochodaeus can be distinguished from other ochodaeid genera by their elongated body form and reduced , adaptations to subterranean or sand-burrowing habits. Within the genus, N. frontalis is recognized by the specific epithet referring to its frontal structure.
Habitat
Sandy soils and sand-associated environments.
Distribution
United States (Florida, New Mexico, South Carolina, Texas) and Mexico (Puebla).
Similar Taxa
- Other Neochodaeus speciesCo-occurring in sandy ; requires examination of genitalia and frontal structures for definitive identification.