Omorgus umbonatus
This record describes Omorgus umbonatus (species). Recorded family: Trogidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
...wierdly confluent elytral punctures, lack of elytral humeral umbones, and parallel elytra being fairly diagnostic. (Wm B. Warner, 2010)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Scarabaeoidea
- Family
- Trogidae (Hide Beetles)
- Genus
- Omorgus (Hastate Hide Beetles)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
UT‒AZ‒TX & n.Mexico
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Omorgus umbonatus LeConte 1854
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Omorgus umbonatus. 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 Omorgus umbonatus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by John F. Carr; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Omorgus umbonatus
What is Omorgus umbonatus?
Omorgus umbonatus is a species in the family Trogidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Omorgus umbonatus?
14‒19 mm
How do you identify Omorgus umbonatus?
...wierdly confluent elytral punctures, lack of elytral humeral umbones, and parallel elytra being fairly diagnostic. (Wm B. Warner, 2010)
Where is Omorgus umbonatus found?
Range: UT‒AZ‒TX & n.Mexico