Pasimachus (Pasimachus) perpolitus
General description:
Geographic: NEA
Distribution: Native, New World. México – CH, DU, SI.
Common name: Very Smooth Warrior Beetle
Synonyms: Pasimachus perpolitus Casey, 1913:91
Biology:
Macrohabitat: Mountains, 2225 meters altitude. Microhabitat: Adults are
ground-dwelling. Dispersal abilities: Brachypterous, hence flightless therefore vagility limited
to walking or running; moderate runners, moderate burrowers. Seasonal occurrence:
Unknown. Behavior: Adults are nocturnal, predaceous, and take cover during the day in burrows
they dig in the substrate, under stones, or surface debris. Adults aestivate during the dry
season in the substrate.