About Omorgus Hide Beetle
A medium-sized, rough-surfaced hide beetle with a brown to grey body covered in soil-encrusted tubercles. It is found in arid habitats near dried carcasses. Adults produce stridulatory sounds when handled.
Did You Know?
This beetle can survive in extremely dry conditions that would kill most other insects, thriving on completely desiccated remains.
Distribution
Where Omorgus Hide Beetle can be found
Seasonal Activity
Peak activity
Moderate
Low / dormant
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