Ardistomis eductus
General description:
Geographic: NEO
Distribution: Native, New World. Costa Rica; El Salva dor; Guat emala; México – CS, GO,
TA; Panamá
Common name: Educative Pointed-mouth Beetle
Synonym: Ardistomis educta Bates, 1881:34
Biology:
Macrohabitat: Lowlands to midlands, sea level – 1050 meters altitude, in rainforest
and premontane forest. Microhabitat: Adults are ground-dwelling on wet substrate
near water bodies. Dispersal abilities: Macropterous, capable of flight; slow runners, strong
burrowers. Seasonal occurrence: Adults have been found in January – December; teneral
adults in May and August. Behavior: Adults are attracted to UV lights.