Halocoryza
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6 sectionsContents
- ''Halocoryza acapulcana''
- ''Halocoryza arenaria''
- ''Halocoryza maindroni''
- ''Halocoryza whiteheadiana''
- Appearance
- References
Halocoryza is a genus of beetles in the family Carabidae, containing the following species: Halocoryza acapulcana D. R. Whitehead, 1966 Halocoryza arenaria (Darlington, 1939) Halocoryza maindroni Alluaud, 1919 Halocoryza whiteheadiana Erwin, 2011
==Halocoryza acapulcana== Halocoryza acapulcana beetles can be found shores of islands in the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Sea of Cortés, Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico, primarily in inter-tidal lagoons on the edge of mangroves. Acapulcana adults are most commonly found in March and August. Acapulcana are capable of flight, but are slow runners. Adults are attracted to light, and are nocturnal predators.
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