Dyschirius (Eudyschirius) darwini
General description:
Geographic: NEO
Distribution: Native, New World. Argentina – Santa Fé; Paraguay.
Common name: Darwin’s Discolored Beetle
Synonym: Akephorus darwini Kult, 1950:132
Biology:
Macrohabitat: Lowlands, 54 – 101 meters altitude. Microhabitat: Adults are
ground-dwelling. Dispersal abilities: Macropterous, probably capable of flight; slow runners,
strong burrowers. Seasonal occurrence: Adults have been found in July and October. Behavior:
Adults are attracted to lights at night. Adults aestivate during the dry season in the substrate.