Omophron robustum

G.Horn, 1870

Robust Round Sand Beetle

Omophron robustum, commonly known as the robust round sand , is a of ground beetle in the Carabidae. It is found in North America, specifically in the central and northern United States and southern Canada. The species inhabits sandy beaches of lakes, rivers, and brooks. are and gregarious, hiding in burrows or under debris during the day.

Pronunciation

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Identification

Members of the Omophron are distinguished from other Carabidae by their rounded, convex body shape and association with sandy . Specific diagnostic features for O. robustum are not documented in available sources.

Habitat

Sandy beaches of lakes, rivers, and brooks. During the day, hide in burrows in the ground or under debris.

Distribution

North America: Alberta and Ontario (Canada); Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Wisconsin (USA).

Behavior

are gregarious and . During daylight hours, they hide in burrows in the ground or under debris.

Similar Taxa

Other Omophron speciesShare the rounded body form and sand-dwelling habits; identification to level requires examination of specific morphological characters not detailed in available sources.

More Details

Taxonomic history

The was described by George Henry Horn in 1870.