Biology:Omoglymmius hamatus

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Short description: Species of beetle

Omoglymmius hamatus
Omoglymmius hamatus01.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Carabidae
Genus: Omoglymmius
Species:
O. hamatus
Binomial name
Omoglymmius hamatus
(LeConte, 1875)

Omoglymmius hamatus is a species of beetle in the family Rhysodidae.[1] It was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1875.[1] Its common name is the wrinkled bark beetle, though this name can refer to the entire family.[2]

This beetle can be found in Washington (state) , Oregon, Idaho, and California in the United States. It makes its home in fallen logs in mountainous areas.[2]

The adult is between 6 and 7 millimeters long.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Omoglymmius hamatus (LeConte, 1875)". https://www.catalogueoflife.org/data/taxon/49D7D. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Evans, A. V. and J. N. Hogue. (2006). Field Guide to Beetles of California. University of California Press.

Further reading

  • Beutel, R.G. (1990). Metathoracic features of Omoglymmius hamatus and their significance for classification of Rhysodini (Coleoptera: Adephaga). Entomologia generalis. 15:3 185–201.
  • Beutel, R.G. (1992). Larval head structures of Omoglymmius hamatus and their implications for the relationships of Rhysodidae (Coleoptera: Adephaga). Insect Systematics & Evolution. 23:2 169–84.

Wikidata ☰ Q7090502 entry