Pasimachus (Pasimachus) tolucanus durangoensis
General description:
Geographic: NEA
Distribution: Native, New World. México – DU, NA, SL.
Common name: Durango Warrior Beetle
Synonym: Pasimachus tolucanus durangoensis Bänninger, 1950:502
Biology:
Macrohabitat: Midlands to mountains, 1400 – 2590 meters altitude. 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 – October. 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.