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

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

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  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

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  • 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.