Ciliate Dune Beetle
Coelus ciliatus
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Coleoptera
- Suborder: Polyphaga
- Superfamily: Tenebrionoidea
- Family: Tenebrionidae
- Subfamily: Pimeliinae
- Tribe: Coniontini
- Genus: Coelus
- Species: ciliatus
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Coelus ciliatus: //ˈsiː.ləs sɛˈliː.eɪ.təs//
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Summary
Coelus ciliatus, commonly known as the Ciliate Dune Beetle, is a species that exhibits morphological variation between northern and southern populations along the Pacific Coast, characterized by a distinct clypeus and labrum features.
Physical Characteristics
A prominent ridge separates the clypeus from the frons, with the former raised relative to frons. Setation extends all the way to the lateral margins of the labrum.
Identification Tips
Look for the prominent ridge that distinguishes the clypeus from the frons and the full setation on the labrum's lateral margins.
Habitat
Sand dunes and very sandy soils along the Pacific Coast, and sometimes farther inland, e.g., King City, Monterey County.
Distribution
From extreme southern populations in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, to northern populations in Vancouver, B.C., Canada.
Diet
Detritivore, feeding on decaying organic material.
Life Cycle
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Reproduction
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Predators
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Conservation Status
Vulnerable as assessed by the IUCN.
Ecosystem Role
Plays a role in the decomposition of organic materials in sandy habitats.
Economic Impact
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Cultural Significance
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Health Concerns
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Evolution
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Tags
- Beetles
- Insects
- Ecology
- Conservation
- Coelus ciliatus