Distichus (Lophogenius) peruvianus
General description:
Geographic: NEO
Distribution: Native, New World. Perú.
Common name: Peruvian Small Pedunculate Beetle
Synonyms: Scarites peruvianus Dejean, 1831:404
Scarites auriculatus Erichson, 1847:70
Biology:
Macrohabitat: Unknown. Microhabitat: Adults are ground-dwelling. Dispersal
abilities: Macropterous, probably capable of flight; slow runners, strong 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.