Pasimachus (Pasimachus) tolucanus tolucanus
General description:
Geographic: NEA, NEO
Distribution: Native, New World. México – DF, MX, PU.
Common name: Toluca Warrior Beetle
Synonym: Pasimachus tolucanus Chaudoir, 1880:lxxvii
Biology:
Macrohabitat: Midlands to mountains, 1402 – 2681 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 June – August. 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.