Effaced Round Sand Beetle
Omophron obliteratum
This record describes Omophron obliteratum (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
V shaped pale spot on head, 14 elytral striae
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Omophroninae
- Tribe
- Omophronini
- Genus
- Omophron (Round Sand Beetles)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
w. US (CA to w.TX-UT-MT) & Mexico - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Omophron obliteratum Horn 1870
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Omophron obliteratum. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Coleoptera is the largest order of insects with over 400,000 described species, representing ~25% of all known animal species and ~40% of all insects. In the U.S. alone, nearly 30,000 beetle species have been identified.
Ecological role of the group
Beetles are prominent decomposers, especially in forests, breaking down dead wood and recycling nutrients. As predators, they reduce populations of pest insects. Many species are also important pollinators of flowering plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Beetles have major economic significance: leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) and weevils (Curculionoidea) are among the most destructive agricultural pests globally, costing billions annually, while predatory species like ladybugs provide natural pest control.
Recorded sources for this group: Britannica, Smithsonian, NCSU Entomology. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Effaced Round Sand Beetle (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Brad Barnd; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , margarethe brummermann , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Effaced Round Sand Beetle
What is Effaced Round Sand Beetle?
Effaced Round Sand Beetle (Omophron obliteratum) is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Effaced Round Sand Beetle?
V shaped pale spot on head, 14 elytral striae
Where is Effaced Round Sand Beetle found?
Range: w. US (CA to w.TX-UT-MT) & Mexico - Map