Omorgus asper
LeConte, 1854
Rough Hide Beetle
Omorgus asper is a hide beetle in the Trogidae, first described by LeConte in 1854. The occurs in the southern United States and Mexico, where it inhabits arid and semi-arid environments. Like other Trogidae, it is associated with carrion and animal remains, playing a role in decomposition processes.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Omorgus asper: /oʊˈmɔːrɡəs ˈæspər/
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Habitat
Arid and semi-arid environments including grasslands, scrublands, and desert margins. Associated with dry, open where carrion and animal remains accumulate.
Distribution
Southern United States (Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Nebraska, South Carolina, Texas) and Mexico (Sonora).