Dicaelus (Paradicaelus) elongatus Bonelli 1813
Biology:
According to Ball (1959) found on dry hillsides and in moist leaf litter in swampy places. These beetles are wingless and cannot fly. Only one example of this species was collected on the Island in 1901 (HSB). No teneral specimens seen. The single adult was collected in November. According to Lindroth (1969) hibernation takes place in the adult stage. Total length, 14.9 to 19.0 mm (17.0).
Synonyms: Dicaelus simplex, Dejean, 1826; Dicaelus obscurus, LeConte, 1848; Dicaelus debilicpes, Casey, 1913; Dicaelus ashevillensis, Casey, 1920