Distichus (Lophogenius) morio
Geographic: NEO
Distribution: Native, New World. Argentina – Misiones; Bolivia; Brazil – Amazonas;
Guyana; Paraguay.
Common name: Foolish Small Pedunculate Beetle
SYnonyms: Scarites morio Dejean, 1831:495
Scarites subdepressa Chaudoir, 1843:731
Scarites faldermanni Chaudoir, 1843:732
Macrohabitat: Lowlands to midlands, 165 – 793 meters altitude. Microhabitat:
Adults are ground-dwelling. Dispersal abilities: Macropterous, probably capable of
flight; slow runners, strong burrowers. Seasonal occurrence: Adults have been found in
March – May, July – August, and November. 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.