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Omus californicus angustocylindricus (W. Horn) - Omus californicus - male
Copyright © 2014 Dennis Haines

Omus californicus angustocylindricus (W. Horn) - Omus californicus - Male
Quincy, Plumas County, California, USA
May 29, 2013
Size: 17 mm
This species is noted for its narrow form (hence the name "narrow-cylinder"). The elytra are widest in the posterior half, and the sides of the pronotal are disc steeply rounded.
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Contributed by Dennis Haines on 27 March, 2014 - 4:18pm
Last updated 28 March, 2014 - 10:42am

Have you ever caught O.c. sub
Have you ever caught O.c. subcylindricus? I've wondered if the type series was labeled with an incorrect location.
… Todd Lawton, 27 March, 2014 - 6:56pm login or register to post comments

 
That is the focus of my spring effort.
I have numerous pitfalls out this spring in Santa Clara County, and I have little doubt that the type locality is as described by Nunenmacher (vague as it is). :-) We'll see how I do.
… Dennis Haines, 27 March, 2014 - 7:14pm login or register to post comments

 
Good luck!
Good luck!
… Todd Lawton, 27 March, 2014 - 7:18pm login or register to post comments

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