APHOTOMARINE

An educational resource dedicated mainly to the photography
and diversity of marine life that can be found in coastal waters
and intertidal areas of Great Britain and Ireland by David Fenwick.

A-P-H-O-T-O Wildlife Stock Image Library
Ochthebius marinus (Paykull, 1798) - Marine moss beetle (Coleoptera)
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Marine moss beetle
Ochthebius marinus
- dorsal view 1

Marine moss beetle
Ochthebius marinus
- dorsal view 2

Marine moss beetle
Ochthebius marinus
- mating in splash pool 1

Marine moss beetle
Ochthebius marinus
- splash pool 1

Marine moss beetle
Ochthebius marinus
- location / habitat 1

The species was first found amongst algae in shall splash pools, it ws later found on rock also. Specimens were found at the ledges at Port St. Mary, Isle of Man. 16.07.14. The species is included here because it can also be found in south-west England.

Ochthebius marinus Marine moss beetle Coleoptera Arthropod Images
The main objective of this website is in furthering environmental awareness and education through the medium of photography. To increase awareness and access to the wildlife of the region and help
people find and identify it. Sometimes the difference between species is obvious but many species can only be determined by observing microscopic characteristics that are specific to any one species.