Omocestus simonyi Krauss, 1892

Nutrition:
The species feeds on grasses and rarely herbs.

Habitat:
Omocestus simonyi lives in at least partly grassy areas, mostly in the backland up to 700m above sea level.

Life cycle:
The adults are found throughout the year, especially from March to the middle of summer.

Endangerment factors:
Omocestus simonyi is endangered locally by the extreme tourism (land consumption) and generally by overgrazing by goats.

Remarks:
Omocestus simonyi is endemic to the eastern Canary Islands (Fuerteventura, Lanzarote).