Geopsammodius morrisi
Skelley, 2006
Geopsammodius morrisi is a small scarab beetle in the Aphodiinae, described by Paul Skelley in 2006. It belongs to a of psammophilic (sand-dwelling) beetles within the tribe Psammodiini. The is known from a limited number of records in Florida, USA. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with sandy , though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Geopsammodius morrisi: /ˌdʒiːoʊsæmˈmoʊdiəs ˈmɔːrɪsaɪ/
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Habitat
Sandy substrates; specific microhabitat preferences unknown for this , though are psammophilic.
Distribution
Nearctic: USA (Florida). Known from limited records in peninsular Florida.
Similar Taxa
- Other Geopsammodius speciesGeopsammodius morrisi can be distinguished from by characters described in the original description (Skelley 2006), including specific features of the male genitalia and external ; identification requires examination of these diagnostic characters.