Pasimachus (Pasimachus) viridans
Geographic: NEA
Distribution: Native, New World. México – CH, DU, SI, SO; USA – AZ.
Common name: Greenish Warrior Beetle
Synonyms: Pasimachus viridans LeConte, 1858:61
Pasimachus mexicanus LeConte, 1874:270
Pasimachus ignicinctus Bates, 1891:230
Pasimachus ambiens Casey, 1913:92
Macrohabitat: Midlands to mountains, 1490 – 2380 meters altitude. Microhabitat:
Adults are ground-dwelling. Dispersal abilities: Brachypterous, hence flightless
therefore vagility limited to walking or running; moderate runners, strong burrowers. Seasonal
occurrence: Adults have been found in February, May, and July – October. Behavior:
Adults are nocturnal, predaceous, and take cover during the day in burrows they dig in the substrate,
under stones, or surface debris. In the northern part of their range, adults overwinter in
the substrate; in the southern part, they likely aestivate during the dry season in the substrate.