| Publication Type: | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication: | 1982 |
| Authors: | O. P. Young |
| Journal: | New York Entomological Society |
| Volume: | 90 |
| Pagination: | 161-165 |
| Abstract: | Canthon viridis Beauv. is shown to perch on ieaf surfaces near a food source (dung) before attempting consumption. It is hypothesized that predator pressure by staphylinids has contributed to the development ofthis behavior. Correlated with perching behavior in C viridis is low population density, relative absence of diurnal beetle competitors, observed predation by Staphylinns maculosus Grav., the capability offeeding on old feces aban- doned by staphylinid predators, and a long survival period without food. |