Parochodaeus pixius
Paulsen, 2011
Parochodaeus pixius is a of sand-loving scarab beetle in the Ochodaeidae, described from Texas in 2011. Members of this are small, compact beetles associated with sandy . The species epithet "pixius" refers to the pitch-like (tar-like) coloration of the body. Ochodaeid beetles are poorly studied but are generally considered to be or scavengers in sandy environments.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Parochodaeus pixius: //ˌpæɹoʊkoʊˈdiːəs ˈpɪksiəs//
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Habitat
Sandy ; specific microhabitat preferences unknown for this .
Distribution
Known only from Texas, USA.
Similar Taxa
- Parochodaeus biarmatusOnly other in in Texas; differs in coloration and pronotal structure
- Other OchodaeidaeSmall size and compact body form shared with ; -level identification requires examination of male genitalia and pronotal features