Parataenius simulator CEMT

Parataenius simulator (Harold, 1868) Figs 12D–E, 51B Ataenius simulator Harold, 1868: 85. Psammodius schwarzi Linell, 1896: 721. Parataenius granuliceps Petrovitz, 1971: 102. Ataenius (Brancotaenius) lusitanicus Paulian, 1979: 66. Parataenius simulator – Dellacasa 1987: 281. Diagnosis Length 3.8 – 5.9 mm. Body robust, elongate, glabrous dorsally. Head with strong transverse wrinkles, punctures present at frons; clypeus emarginate, impunctate. Pronotum with punctures of two sizes; larger punctures scarce, restricted to posterior and lateral margins; lateral margins fringed with setae. Elytra with interstriae punctate; punctures fine and widely spaced. Abdominal ventrites with large punctures to the sides. Material examined ARGENTINA – Corrientes • 1 spec.; Corrientes, Barrio Víctor Colas; 27°28′50″ S, 58°47′18″ W; elev. 64 m; 21 Oct. 2012; M.I. Polesel leg.; light; CEMT. – Mendoza • 535 specs; Desaguadero; 5 Feb. 2017; G. Arriágada leg.; CEMT. – San Luis • 2 specs; Desaguadero; 11 Jan. 2005; C. Fortino leg.; light trap; CEMT. – San Luis • 124 specs; Belgrano, Fundo El Molle; 33°02′23″ S, 66°30′48″ W; elev. 622 m; 7 Feb. 2017; G. Arriágada leg.; CEMT. BRAZIL – Rio Grande do Sul • 1 spec.; Cidreira; 31 May 2003; J. Alvenir leg.; dunas em restinga [dunes in restinga vegetation]; pitfall; CEMT • 2 specs; Santa Cruz do Sul, Cerro Alegre; 28°48′11″ S, 52°19′51″ W; 11 Feb. 2012; R. Bohn leg.; annual crop, bovine feces; CEMT. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – Alabama • 1 spec.; Barbour Co., Blue Springs St Pk.; 11 Mar. 1985; S.C. Harris leg.; CEMT • 1 spec.; Bibb Co., Little Cahaba Riv.; 12 Jul. 1981; S.C. Harris leg.; CEMT. – Mississippi • 1 spec.; Perry Co., Camp Shelby; 18 Mar. 2000; T.C. Lockley leg.; T-44 site 1; CEMT. Sexual dimorphism Males with penultimate abdominal ventrite thinner than that of female. Collecting information Adult are commonly attracted to light and larvae have been collected in bovine faecal masses (Verdú & Galante 1999).