Chlaenius (Eurydactylus) tomentosus (Say) 1823
Biology:
Found in dry disturbed areas, e.g. gravel pits (Lindroth, 1969). According to Larochelle (1974a) found "in open, dry country with sandy or gravelly soil, in hilly fields, with more or less low vegetation...under stones." These beetles are fully winged and fly; they are attracted to lights. Only two examples were collected on the Island in 1903 (WVW) and 1919 (HSB). There are no recent records. No teneral specimens seen. The adults were collected in May and August. Hibernation probably takes place in the adult stage (Lindroth, 1969). Total length, 12.5 to 18.0 mm (15.3).
Synonyms: Chlaenius luctuosus, (Germar), 1824; Chlaenius amplus, LeConte, 1856; Chlaenius zunianus, Casey, 1914; Chlaenius lacustrinus, Casey, 1920