Omophron solidum Casey 1897
General description:
Geographic Status: NEA
Locality: Native, New World. USA- CA, OR.
Common Name: Solid Round Sand Beetle
Synonyms: Omophron solidus G. Horn, 1897; Omophron lawrencei Hatch, 1953
Biology:
Macrohabitat: Lowlands to midlands, 119-1052 meters altitude, beaches of water bodies. Microhabitat: Moist sandy ground near water. Dispersal abilties: Macropterous, probably capable of flight. Strong burrower. Seasonal occurrence: Adults have been found in April-November. Behavior: Nocturnal, adults take cover during the day in burrows dug in the ground. Adults are gregarious. (Erwin, 2001; Larochelle & Lariviere, 2003; Data from CAS, NMNH collections)