Dyschirius (Dyschiriodes) timidus
General description:
Geographic: NEA
Distribution: Native, New World. Canada – AB, MB, ON: USA – MA, MI.
Common name: Timid Discolored Beetle
Synonym: Dyschirius timidus Lindroth, 1961:154
Biology:
Macrohabitat: Lowlands, 342 – 379 meters altitude. Microhabitat: Adults
are ground-dwelling. Dispersal abilities: Brachypterous, hence flightless therefore vagility
limited to walking or running; slow runners, strong burrowers. Seasonal occurrence:
Adults have been found in May – August. Behavior: Adults overwinter in the substrate.