Oxycheila germaini Fleutiaux 1893
Locality: Native, New World. Argentina- Buenos Aires, Misiones, Salta; Bolivia; Peru.
Common Name: Germain's Sharp-lipped Beetle
Synonyms: Oxychila Germaini Fleutiaux, 1893; Oxychila tristis Germaini (Fleutiaux): W. Horn, 1938; Oxychila (Oxychila) germaini (Fleutiaux): Mandl, 1953; Oxycheila (Oxycheila) germaini (Fleutiaux): Wiesner, 1992; Oxycheila germaini (Fleutiaux): Wiesner, 1999
Macrohabitat: Lowlands to mountains, 300-3000 meters altitude, at small to large-sized streams along the eastern slope of the Andes. Microhabitat: Adults are ground-dwelling on riverbanks with large boulders, stones, and gravel, often near bridges and buildings near streams. Dispersal abilities: Macropterous, primarily cursorial and fast running; adults are strong fliers; presumably excellent swimmers. Seasonal occurrence: Adults are active in August-December, and January-April. Behavior: Adults are nocturnal, taking cover during the day under stones, or riverside debris; adults feed on downstream side of large boulders, often with their head under water. They escape danger by falling into the water and flying out of the current downstream. Adults are attracted to lights at night. (Pearson, 1985; Pearson et al., 1999b; Wiesner, 1999b; Ledezma, 2000; Data from NMNH collection)