Wrinkle-beetle
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Omoglymmius americanus
American crudely carved wrinkle beetle
Omoglymmius americanus, commonly known as the American crudely carved wrinkle beetle, is a small ground beetle in the family Rhysodidae native to eastern North America. First described in 1836, this species is characterized by its distinctive sculptured exoskeleton with grooves and indentations. Adults are found in association with fungus-infested trees, where they inhabit decaying wood. The species represents one of approximately 38 observation records documented on iNaturalist.