Omus sequoiarum
Crotch, 1874
Omus sequoiarum is a of flightless tiger in the Omus, described by Crotch in 1874. It is currently treated as a synonym of Omus californicus californicus, though some sources maintain it as a distinct species. Like other Omus species, it is and associated with forested in western North America. The species epithet 'sequoiarum' references its association with sequoia (redwood) forests.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Omus sequoiarum: /ˈoʊməs sɛˌkwɔɪˈærəm/
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Distribution
Western North America, specifically associated with coastal California and the Sierra Nevada region. Distribution records indicate presence in the USA.
Behavior
, as characteristic of the Omus. are flightless and likely spend much of their time in burrows.
Similar Taxa
- Omus californicusO. sequoiarum is currently synonymized under O. californicus californicus; both share the flightless, habit and western North American distribution. Historical confusion exists regarding the validity of and boundaries within this complex.
- Other Omus speciesAll Omus share the distinctive traits of being flightless, tiger beetles with reduced compared to tiger beetles, and are restricted to western North America from British Columbia to California.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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