Dyschirius (Eudyschirius) ecuadorensis
General description:
Geographic: NEO
Distribution: Native, New World. Ecuador.
Common name: Ecuador Discolored Beetle
Synonym: Dyschiriodes ecuadorensis Bulirsch, 2006:2
Biology:
Macrohabitat: Lowlands, 10 meters altitude, upper sea beach. Microhabitat:
Adults are ground-dwelling on sandy substrate. Dispersal abilities: Macropterous, probably
capable of flight; slow runners; strong burrowers. Seasonal occurrence: Adults have been
found in February. Behavior: Adults are nocturnal, predaceous, and take cover during the day
in burrows they dig in the substrate. Adults aestivate during the dry season in the substrate.