Sphaeroderus canadensis lengi Darlington 1933
General description:
Geographic Status: NEA
Locality: Native, New World. USA-GA, NC, SC, TN, WV.
Common Name: Leng's False Snail-eating Beetle
Synonyms: Sphaeroderus canadensis lengi Darlington, 1933
Biology:
Macrohabitat: Midlands to uplands, 915-2030 meters altitude, in coniferous forests (at lower altitudes in mixed and deciduous forests). Microhabitat: shaded areas on moderatley moist ground. Dispersal abilites: brachypterous, hence flightless, this vagility limited to walking or running. Seasonal occurnaces: adults have been found in March-November. Behavior: Nocturnal, taking cover during the day beneath falen trees and in leaf litter. (Erwin, 2001; Larochelle & Lariviere, 2003; Data from NMNH collection)