Omoglymmius hamatus

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Omoglymmius hamatus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
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, 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[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Omoglymmius hamatus (LeConte, 1875)". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 2023-04-09.
  2. ^ a b c Evans, A. V. and J. N. Hogue. (2006). Field Guide to Beetles of California. University of California Press.

Further reading[edit]

  • 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.