Halocoryza acapulcana Whitehead, 1966

Erwin, Terry L., 2011, Halocoryza Alluaud 1919, sea-side beetles of the Indian, Atlantic (sensu lato), and Pacific Oceans: a generic synopsis and description of a remarkable new species from Baja California Sur, Mexico (Coleoptera, Carabidae, Scaritini, Clivinina), ZooKeys 127, pp. 1-13 : 4

Halocoryza acapulcana Whitehead, 1966 Figs 1 4, 7

Halocoryza acapulcana Whitehead, 1966:222

Common name.

Acapulco Saline Catarrh Beetle

Geographic Distribution.

Native, New World. Ecuador - Galapagos Islands: Rábida (Jervis); México - OA.

Way of Life.

Macrohabitat: Lowlands, sea level, in the intertidal zone of beaches. Microhabitat: Adults are ground-dwelling on saline soils. Dispersal abilities: Macropterous, capable of flight; slow runners. Seasonal occurrence: Adults have been found in March and August. Behavior: Nocturnal predators, adults are attracted to lights.

References.

Peck (2006), Whitehead (1966). New data from CASC and NMNH collections.

Figures

. Figure 1 - 2. 1 Color image, showing habitus of Halocoryza acapulcana Whitehead, 1966, dorsal aspect, ABL = 2.4 mm, ADP 127171; Acapulco, Mexico 2 Color image, showing habitus of Halocoryza arenaria (Darlington, 1939), dorsal aspect, ABL = 2.9 mm, ADP 116798; St. Johns, Virgin Islands.

Figure 4 - 8. 4 Line drawing, showing habitus of Halocoryza acapulcana Whitehead, 1966, dorsal aspect, ABL = 2.4 mm; Acapulco, Mexico; modified from Whitehead 1966 5 Line drawing, showing habitus of Halocoryza arenaria (Darlington, 1939), dorsal aspect, ABL = 2.9 mm; Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico; modified from Whitehead, 1966 6 Line drawing, showing habitus of Halocoryza whiteheadiana sp. n., dorsal aspect, ABL = 2.9 mm; ABL = 2.8 mm, ADP 127139; Isla Del Carmen, Mexico 7 Line drawing, showing male genitalia, median lobe, of Halocoryza acapulcana Whitehead, 1966, left lateral aspect, 0.41 mm (dorsal margin of basal lobe to apex); Acapulco, Mexico; modified from Whitehead 1966 8 Line drawing, showing male genitalia, median lobe, Halocoryza arenaria (Darlington, 1939), left lateral aspect with internal sac everted, 0.41 mm (dorsal margin of basal lobe to apex); Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico; modified from Whitehead, 1966.