Coelus globosus

LeConte, 1851

Globose Dune Beetle

Coelus globosus is a coastal sand-dwelling in the , commonly known as the Globose Dune Beetle. It occupies a narrow geographic range along the Pacific coast from northern California to Baja California, with additional on most of the Channel Islands. The is restricted to active coastal dune systems, where it inhabits foredunes and sand hummocks.

Coelus globosus 1532284 by Zack Abbey. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.Globose Dune Beetle imported from iNaturalist photo 1532280 on 20 April 2022 by (c) Zack Abbey, some rights reserved (CC BY). Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.Coelus globosus 1532281 by Zack Abbey. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Coelus globosus: //ˈsiːləs ɡloʊˈboʊsəs//

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Habitat

Inhabits foredunes and sand hummocks immediately adjacent to the coastline. Restricted to active dune systems with loose, shifting sand.

Distribution

Pacific coast from Bodega Bay , California south to Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. Present on all Channel Islands except San Clemente Island.

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