Aegialia punctata
Brown, 1931
Aegialia punctata is a small scarab beetle described by Brown in 1931. It belongs to the Aegialiinae, a group commonly known as sand scarabs or psammophilic scarabs that are adapted to sandy . The occurs in western North America, ranging from the Pacific coast to the Intermountain West.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aegialia punctata: //ˌiːdʒiˈeɪliə pʌŋkˈtɑːtə//
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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 punctata was described by W.J. Brown in 1931. The Aegialia currently contains approximately 20 , primarily distributed in North America and Eurasia.