Calosoma (Castrida) abbreviatum Chaudoir 1869
General description:
Locality: Native, New World. Bolivia; Colombia; Ecuador; Peru.
Common Name: Short Caterpiller Hunter
Synonyms: Calosoma abbreviatum Chaudoir, 1869
Biology:
Macrohabitat: Lowlands, 3-110 meters altitude, on hills and brush covered plains, in cultivated land (e.g. cotton fields) and in sandy areas between the coast and oak-covered foothills in Colombia. Microhabitat: On partly shaded sandy ground. Dispersal abilities: Macropterous, probably capable of flight. Seasonal occurrence: Adults have been found in January- April and November- December. Behavior: Unknown. (Erwin, 2001; Gidaspow, 1963, Data from CAS, NMNH collection)