About Ozognathus cornutus (LeConte, 1859)
Ozognathus cornutus is a species of beetle that belongs to the family Ptinidae. This species is originally native to North America, but it has since spread to other regions across the globe, including Europe, North Africa, New Zealand, and South America. Ozognathus cornutus is a saproxylophagous beetle, which means it feeds primarily on dead wood. Its diet also includes insect-induced galls and the feces of other wood-eating insects, and it is additionally known to feed on dried fruits and vegetables. Adult individuals of this species range from 1.5 to 2.8 mm in length, and have a dark brown or black body coloration. Female Ozognathus cornutus lay their eggs inside galls that have been formed by other insect species.
