Omorgus fuliginosus
(Robinson, 1941)
Omorgus fuliginosus is a hide beetle in the Trogidae, found in North and Central America. measure 13–15 mm in length. The occurs in arid and semi-arid regions from Texas south through Mexico to Rica and El Salvador. Like other Trogidae, it is associated with carrion and animal remains.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Omorgus fuliginosus: /oʊˈmɔːrɡəs ˌfjuːlɪʤɪˈnoʊsəs/
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Identification
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Habitat
Arid and semi-arid environments including sand dunes, scrubland, and open rangeland. Associated with where carrion and animal remains accumulate.
Distribution
North and Central America: United States (Texas), Mexico (Chiapas, Coahuila, Jalisco, Morelos, Puebla, Quintana Roo, San Luis Potosí, Tamaulipas, Veracruz, Yucatán), El Salvador, and Rica.
Behavior
Nocturnally active; has been observed feeding on dried animal remains.
Ecological Role
Scavenger that contributes to decomposition of animal carcasses and nutrient cycling in arid .
Human Relevance
Collected by entomologists in field surveys; no documented economic or medical significance.
Similar Taxa
- Omorgus nodosusOccurs in similar sand dune in the southwestern United States; distinguished by tuberculate pronotum (based on epithet and described )
- Other Omorgus speciesMany share similar size range and general ; precise identification requires examination of subtle morphological characters not documented for O. fuliginosus in available sources