Coelus
Eschscholtz, 1829
Dune Beetles
Species Guides
4- Coelus ciliatus(Ciliate Dune Beetle)
- Coelus globosus(Globose Dune Beetle)
- Coelus gracilis(San Joaquin Dune Beetle)
- Coelus pacificus(Channel Islands Dune Beetle)
Coelus is a of darkling beetles (Tenebrionidae) to coastal dune along the Pacific Coast of North America. within this genus are restricted to sandy beach and dune , with some members showing island . The genus includes both mainland and Channel Island species, with documented phylogeographic structure among island . Coelus species are part of the tribe Coniontini within the Pimeliinae.
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How to pronounce Coelus: /ˈsiːləs/
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Habitat
Coastal sand dunes along the Pacific Coast of North America. Specific occupy beach and dune , with some restricted to California Channel Island dune systems.
Distribution
Pacific Coast of North America, including coastal mainland areas and the California Channel Islands (Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, San Miguel, San Nicolas, Santa Catalina, and San Clemente).
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Island Endemism
Coelus pacificus is a multi-island restricted to the California Channel Islands. Phylogeographic studies reveal two distinct clades: one comprising Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, San Miguel, and San Nicolas islands; the other comprising Santa Catalina and San Clemente islands. Each island harbors unique haplotypes, indicating limited between islands and supporting separate management for genetic conservation.
Species Composition
The includes at least four recognized : Coelus ciliatus (mainland distribution), Coelus pacificus (Channel Islands ), Coelus gracilis, and Coelus globosus.