Beach-beetle
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Anomala flavipennis
panhandle beach anomala scarab beetle, Yellow-winged Anomala
Anomala flavipennis is a species of shining leaf chafer in the family Scarabaeidae. It is commonly known as the panhandle beach anomala scarab beetle or Yellow-winged Anomala. The species was described by Burmeister in 1844 and is currently recognized as a synonym under the genus Paranomala in some taxonomic treatments. Seven subspecies have been described, including the nominate subspecies flavipennis and regional forms such as okaloosensis and aransas.
Habroscelimorpha dorsalis saulcyi
Saulcy's Beach Tiger Beetle
Habroscelimorpha dorsalis saulcyi is a subspecies of beach tiger beetle in the family Carabidae, commonly known as Saulcy's Beach Tiger Beetle. It is part of a species complex associated with coastal sandy habitats. The subspecies is distributed across parts of the southern United States, Mexico, and Cuba. Like other members of the genus Habroscelimorpha, it is adapted to open, sandy environments where it hunts small invertebrate prey.
Phaleria testacea
Phaleria testacea is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, described by Thomas Say in 1824. The species belongs to the subfamily Phaleriinae, a group commonly associated with coastal and intertidal habitats. Records indicate presence in Colombia and Mexico. As a member of Phaleria, it is part of a genus adapted to saline environments.