Sand-scarab
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Aegialia punctata
Aegialia punctata is a small scarab beetle described by Brown in 1931. It belongs to the subfamily Aegialiinae, a group commonly known as sand scarabs or psammophilic scarabs that are adapted to sandy habitats. The species occurs in western North America, ranging from the Pacific coast to the Intermountain West.
Parochodaeus pixius
Parochodaeus pixius is a species of sand-loving scarab beetle in the family Ochodaeidae, described from Texas in 2011. Members of this genus are small, compact beetles associated with sandy habitats. The species epithet "pixius" refers to the pitch-like (tar-like) coloration of the body. Ochodaeid beetles are poorly studied but are generally considered to be detritivores or scavengers in sandy environments.