Aegialia punctata

Brown, 1931

Aegialia is a small described by in 1931. It belongs to the Aegialiinae, a group commonly known as sand or psammophilic scarabs that are adapted to sandy . The occurs in western North America, ranging from the Pacific coast to the Intermountain West.

Habitat

Sandy including sand dunes, sandy prairies, and other psammophilic environments. The Aegialiinae is specialized for life in sandy substrates.

Distribution

Western North America: United States (California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington) and Mexico (Baja California).

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Taxonomic note

Aegialia was described by W.J. in 1931. The Aegialia currently contains approximately 20 , primarily distributed in North America and Eurasia.

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