Akephorus marinus
General description:
Geographic: NEA
Distribution: Native, New World. México – BJ; USA – CA.
Common name: Marine Point-bearing Beetle
Synonym: Akephorus marinus LeConte, 1852:195
Biology:
Macrohabitat: Lowlands, sea level – 1 meter altitude, on sea beaches. Microhabitat:
Adults are ground-dwelling on exposed moist, sandy bare substrate. Dispersal
abilities: Brachypterous, hence flightless therefore vagility limited to walking or running; slow
runners; strong burrowers. Seasonal occurrence: Adults have been found in February –
November. Behavior: Adults are nocturnal, predaceous, and take cover during the day in burrows
they dig into the substrate, under logs, or other debris. Adults feed on small crustaceans.