California Ecosystems - Beetles in the Prairie (original) earthworm Bristlecone pines are the oldest

Bristlecone pines are the oldest trees on earth and they thrive in the harsh conditions of the White Mountains

represented here by the Hairy Bear Scarab Beetle (Paracotalpa granicollis)

and Coast Buckwheat (Eriogonum latifolium)

A healthy coastal prairie is home to a wide variety of native plants

California Ecosystems - Beetles in the Prairie (original) earthworm Bristlecone pines are the oldestOhlone Tiger Beetles are only found in a few pockets of Coastal Prairie in Santa Cruz County. They need disturbance in the prairie to provide the open ground they rely on for breeding habitat. But a bright green beetle sitting out in the open may be easy prey for a hungry Northern Flicker. Flickers eat mostly on the ground consuming beetles, earthworms, pill bugs, and other invertebrates. A healthy coastal prairie is home to a wide variety of native