Dune-beetle
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Coelus
Dune Beetles
Coelus is a genus of darkling beetles (Tenebrionidae) endemic to coastal dune habitats along the Pacific Coast of North America. Species within this genus are restricted to sandy beach and dune ecosystems, with some members showing island endemism. The genus includes both mainland and Channel Island species, with documented phylogeographic structure among island populations. Coelus species are part of the tribe Coniontini within the subfamily Pimeliinae.
Pseudocotalpa andrewsi
Andrew's Dune Scarab Beetle, Andrews dune scarab beetle, Andrews dune beetle
Pseudocotalpa andrewsi is a species of shining leaf chafer in the family Scarabaeidae, commonly known as Andrew's Dune Scarab Beetle. It belongs to a small genus of ruteline scarabs. The specific epithet and common name honor an individual named Andrews. As a member of the Rutelinae subfamily, it shares characteristics with other shining leaf chafers, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented in published literature.