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Aegialia nana
Aegialia nana is a small scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Aphodiinae. First described by Brown in 1931, this species has been reclassified under the genus Psammoporus in some taxonomic treatments. Records indicate it occurs in sandy coastal habitats in the northeastern Nearctic region.
Habroscelimorpha dorsalis media
White Beach Tiger Beetle
Habroscelimorpha dorsalis media is a subspecies of tiger beetle in the family Carabidae, commonly known as the White Beach Tiger Beetle. This subspecies inhabits coastal sand dune environments where it exhibits specialized behaviors for survival in sandy habitats. The larvae of this subspecies display a distinctive defensive behavior: when disturbed, they leap from their burrows, grasp their tail with their mandibles, and allow wind to roll them wheel-like across the sand surface. This rolling escape mechanism has been documented on barrier island dunes off the coast of Georgia.
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.
Nacerdes melanura
Wharf Borer
Nacerdes melanura, commonly known as the wharf borer, is a false blister beetle in the family Oedemeridae. It is a cosmopolitan wood-boring pest with a nearly worldwide distribution, particularly prevalent in coastal regions. The species infests timber in marine and waterfront structures, causing structural damage to wharves, piers, and other wooden maritime installations.