Geopsammodius hydropicus
(Horn, 1887)
Atlantic dune tiny sand-loving scarab
Geopsammodius hydropicus is a small dung beetle in the Aphodiinae, commonly known as the Atlantic dune tiny sand-loving scarab. The species is associated with sandy coastal in the southeastern United States. It belongs to a whose members are specialized for life in sandy substrates.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Geopsammodius hydropicus: /ˌdʒiːoʊpˌsæmˈmoʊdiəs haɪˈdrɒpɪkəs/
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Identification
As a member of the tribe Psammodiini, this likely exhibits morphological adaptations for sandy environments, including compact body form and modified legs for burrowing in loose substrates. Specific diagnostic features distinguishing it from are not documented in available sources.
Habitat
Coastal dune systems and sandy substrates in the Atlantic coastal region of the southeastern United States.
Distribution
Southeastern United States: recorded from Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
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Taxonomic note
The was originally described by Horn in 1887. It is classified in the tribe Psammodiini, a group of aphodiine dung beetles specialized for psammophilic (sand-loving) .