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]
Omoglymmius hamatus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Coleoptera |
Family: | Carabidae |
Genus: | Omoglymmius |
Species: | O. hamatus
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Binomial name | |
Omoglymmius hamatus (LeConte, 1875)
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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- ^ a b "Omoglymmius hamatus (LeConte, 1875)". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 2023-04-09.
- ^ 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.