Omoglymmius hamatus explained

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]

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.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Omoglymmius hamatus (LeConte, 1875) . Catalogue of Life . 2023-04-09 .
2. Evans, A. V. and J. N. Hogue. (2006). Field Guide to Beetles of California. University of California Press.