Pasimachus (Emydopterus) pacificus
General description:
Geographic: NEA
Distribution: Native, New World. México – CM, GO, MH, MX.
Common name: Pacific Warrior Beetle
Synonym: Pasimachus pacificus Bänninger, 1950:504
Biology:
Macrohabitat: Lowlands to mountains, 389 – 2237 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: Adults have been found in September. 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.