Omophron gilae LeConte 1852
General description:
Geographic Status: NEA
Locality: Native, New World. Mexico- SO; USA- AZ, CA, CO, NM, TX, UT.
Common Name: Gila River Round Sand Beetle
Synonyms: Omophron gilae LeConte, 1852; Omophron pallidus Casey, 1897; Omophron pimalis Casey, 1913
Biology:
Macrohabitat: Lowlands to midlands, 146-1372 meters altitude Microhabitat: Margins of water bodies. Dispersal abilities: Macropterous, capable of flight. Strong burrower. Seasonal occurrence: Adults have been found in January, and March-August. Behavior: Nocturnal, adults take cover during the day in burrows dug in the ground. Adults are gregarious. Adults occasionally found at lights at night (Erwin, 2001; Larochelle & Lariviere, 2003; Data from CAS, NMNH collections)