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.