Aegialia spinosa
Gordon & Cartwright, 1988
Aegialia spinosa is a of aphodiine in the , described by Gordon and Cartwright in 1988. It is to western North America, with records from California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. The species belongs to the tribe Aegialiini, a group of dung beetles often associated with sandy coastal and inland . Limited information is available on its specific biology and .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aegialia spinosa: /ˌiːdʒiˈeɪliə spɪˈnoʊsə/
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Habitat
Sandy including coastal beaches and inland sandy areas; members of the Aegialia are typically associated with sandy substrates where they burrow.
Distribution
Western North America: recorded from California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
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Taxonomic history
Described in 1988 by Robert D. Gordon and Oscar L. Cartwright, placing it among the more recently described in the Aegialia.