Omophron grossum
Casey, 1909
Large Round Sand Beetle
Omophron grossum, commonly known as the large round sand , is a of ground beetle in the Carabidae. It inhabits river margins in central and southwestern North America. are and gregarious, sheltering in ground burrows during daylight hours. The species is distinguished by its rounded body form characteristic of the Omophron.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Omophron grossum: /oʊˈmɒfrɒn ˈɡrɒsəm/
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Identification
Distinguished from other ground beetles by its rounded body shape characteristic of the Omophron. Separation from congeneric requires examination of detailed morphological characters not specified in available sources.
Habitat
River margins and sandy riparian zones.
Distribution
Recorded from the United States: Arizona, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Behavior
are gregarious and . During daylight hours, they hide in burrows in the ground.