Omus submetallicus
Submetallic Night-stalking Tiger Beetle
Nearctic IUCN NE
Rank
Species
Authorship
Casey, 1909
Tribe
Manticorini
Subtribe
?
Body length
17.5 mm
Habitat
open-ground
Activity
nocturnal
Wing type
apterous
Countries
1
Data level
complete
Genus diagnosis Diagnosis & identification
This diagnosis describes the genus Omus, not the individual species. Species-level characters are not yet recorded.
DIAGNOSIS — *Omus* Eschscholtz, 1829 Body medium-sized (12–22 mm), robust, elongate-oval habitus. Dorsum entirely matte black to dark brown, lacking metallic iridescence (shared with sister Manticorin
Similar taxa: Resembles *Ambalia*, *Bennigsenium*, *Calyptoglossa*
Etymology
From Greek *ōmós* (raw, savage) — referring to the predatory nature; coined by Eschscholtz 1829.
Seasonal activity
Active October–April (peak Jan–Nov)
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Green = active months · Orange = peak. Peak: IV-V
Distribution
USA (California)
Countries: United States
Provinces / states: California
External references
GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia
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