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INSECTS

American Round Sand Beetle

Omophron americanum

Insects
Native
American Round Sand Beetle, Adult
American Round Sand Beetle, Adult
American Round Sand Beetle, photo 3 of 5
5.1–7 mmLength

Beetle in the family Carabidae 5.1–7 mm long.

There are 24 observations of American Round Sand Beetle in Québec, mostly in Capitale-Nationale, Chaudière-Appalaches and Lanaudière, and it has been reported in 8 of the 17 regions. They peak in May and June and become rare from September to April.

Through the year

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Where to see it

  1. Capitale-Nationale9
  2. Chaudière-Appalaches5
  3. Lanaudière3
  4. Estrie2
  5. Outaouais2
  6. Montérégie1
  7. Mauricie1
  8. Montréal1

Similar species

Mosaic Round Sand BeetleOmophron tessellatum