The genus Trogium belongs to the family of beetles known as the Trogidae. These beetles are commonly referred to as hide beetles due to their scavenging habits of feeding on dead animals and their hides. However, there are several synonyms for the word Genus Trogium depending on the classification system used. In some cases, it may be referred to as Omorgus, which is particularly common in older literature. In more recent classification systems, it may be referred to as Trox or Omorgus. Regardless of the name used, these beetles play an important environmental role in breaking down organic matter and are often used in forensic entomology to determine the time of death of a deceased animal.