Dyschirius (Eudyschirius) clorinda
General description:
Geographic: NEO
Distribution: Native, New World. Argentina – Formosa.
Common name: Clorinda’s Discolored Beetle
Synonym: Dyschiriodes clorinda Bulirsch, 2009:22
Biology:
Macrohabitat: Lowlands, 64 meters altitude, in marshes. Microhabitat:
Adults are ground-dwelling. Dispersal abilities: Macropterous, capable of flight; slow runners;
strong burrowers. Seasonal occurrence: Adults have been found in December. Behavior:
Adults are nocturnal, predaceous, and take cover during the day in burrows they dig
in the substrate. Adults are attracted to UV light. Adults aestivate during the dry season in the
substrate.