Species Account for Crypticus quisquilius
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Crypticus quisquilius (Linnaeus, 1760)
Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae
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Taxonomic group: beetles (Coleoptera) - Available county data
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Status: NS
Essex RDB: Listed
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Essex Post-1969 record/s; VC18 pre-1970 record/s; VC19 1970-on record/s.
Species text
Crypticus quisquilius is a widespread but local darkling beetle recorded along the coasts of England and Wales, and also from South West Scotland. It is found living on sand surface in sandy places, principally coastal dunes, probably at the roots of plants and under stones, as well as in bare ground. Disturbance of coastal shingle sites should be avoided and threats include the degradation of remaining habitat by excessive disturbance of the vegetation through activities such as motorbike access and human trampling (Hyman & Parsons 1992). References
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