Pasimachus (Emydopterus) metallicus
General description:
Geographic: NEA
Distribution: Native, New World. México – CM, JA, MH.
Common name: Metallic Warrior Beetle
Synonym: Emydopterus metallicus Chaudoir, 1880: lxxxvii
Biology:
Macrohabitat: Lowlands to uplands, 294 – 1653 meters altitude, in dry forest.
Microhabitat: Adults are ground-dwelling. Dispersal abilities: Brachypterous, hence
flightless therefore vagility limited to walking or running; moderate runners, moderate burrowers.
Seasonal occurrence: Adults have been found in July. Behavior: Adults are nocturnal,
predaceous, and take cover during the day in burrows they dig in the substrate, under
stones, or surface debris. Adults aestivate during the dry season in the substrate.