Dyschirius (Eudyschirius) neoteutonus
General description:
Geographic: NEO
Distribution: Native, New World. Brazil – Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Cata rina; Paraguay.
Common name: Neoteuton Discolored Beetle
Synonym: Dyschirius neoteutonus Fedorenko, 1991:146
Biology:
Macrohabitat: Lowlands to midlands, 81 – 823 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, and September. Behavior: Adults aestivate during the dry season in the substrate.