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Epomis Alluaudi
''Epomis'' is a genus of ground beetles (Carabidae). The larvae of this genus are notable for being obligate role-reversal predators. Amphibians such as frogs are normally predators of beetles; however, ''Epomis'' larvae feed exclusively on amphibians. Description ''Epomis'' beetles are often metallic blue- or green-colored, with a striking yellow-orange rim on the elytra and mostly yellow-colored legs and antennae. They are in length.Basilewsky, P. (1955). Révision des epèces africaines du genre Epomis (Carabidae). Transactions of the Royal Entomological Society of London 107: 95-116. They can be distinguished from the closely related genus '' Chlaenius'' by the short (less than three times as long as wide) and triangular labial palps.Trautner Jürgen, & Geigenmüller Katrin (1987). ''Tiger beetles, ground beetles. Illustrated key to the Cicindelidae and Carabidae of Europe.'' TRIOPS Verlag. The larvae reach a body length up to , they are white or yellow colored, with blac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epomis Dejeani
''Epomis dejeani'' is a species of ground beetle native to the Palearctic and the Middle East.Wizen Gil, Drees Claudia, & Gasith Avital (2012). Distribution of two ''Epomis'' species (Carabidae, Chlaeniini) in Israel, with notes on their habitat. Israel Journal of Entomology 41: 95–106. It is known from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Russia, Syria, Turkey, and Ukraine. Adult beetles are metallic blue or green-colored, with a striking yellow-orange rim on the elytra and mostly yellow-colored legs and antennae. They are in length. The larvae reach a body length of up to , they are yellow-colored with black markings. Like many ground beetle larvae they are elongated with two extensions ( urogomphi) at the rear end. They have characteristic double-hooked mandibles. The larvae feed exclusively on amphibians, which they lure by waving their antennae and making prey-like movements. The larvae can often evade the first strike of the amphibian by being alert, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Predator-prey Reversal
Predation is a biological interaction where one organism, the predator, kills and eats another organism, its prey. It is one of a family of common feeding behaviours that includes parasitism and micropredation (which usually do not kill the host) and parasitoidism (which always does, eventually). It is distinct from scavenging on dead prey, though many predators also scavenge; it overlaps with herbivory, as seed predators and destructive frugivores are predators. Predators may actively search for or pursue prey or wait for it, often concealed. When prey is detected, the predator assesses whether to attack it. This may involve ambush or pursuit predation, sometimes after stalking the prey. If the attack is successful, the predator kills the prey, removes any inedible parts like the shell or spines, and eats it. Predators are adapted and often highly specialized for hunting, with acute senses such as vision, hearing, or smell. Many predatory animals, both vertebrate and inver ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epomis Croyi
''Epomis'' is a genus of ground beetles (Carabidae). The larvae of this genus are notable for being obligate role-reversal predators. Amphibians such as frogs are normally predators of beetles; however, ''Epomis'' larvae feed exclusively on amphibians. Description ''Epomis'' beetles are often metallic blue- or green-colored, with a striking yellow-orange rim on the elytra and mostly yellow-colored legs and antennae. They are in length.Basilewsky, P. (1955). Révision des epèces africaines du genre Epomis (Carabidae). Transactions of the Royal Entomological Society of London 107: 95-116. They can be distinguished from the closely related genus '' Chlaenius'' by the short (less than three times as long as wide) and triangular labial palps.Trautner Jürgen, & Geigenmüller Katrin (1987). ''Tiger beetles, ground beetles. Illustrated key to the Cicindelidae and Carabidae of Europe.'' TRIOPS Verlag. The larvae reach a body length up to , they are white or yellow colored, with blac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epomis Croesus
''Epomis croesus'' is a species of ground beetle. It is found in Mali Mali (; ), officially the Republic of Mali,, , ff, 𞤈𞤫𞤲𞥆𞤣𞤢𞥄𞤲𞤣𞤭 𞤃𞤢𞥄𞤤𞤭, Renndaandi Maali, italics=no, ar, جمهورية مالي, Jumhūriyyāt Mālī is a landlocked country in West Africa. Mali .... References Licininae Beetles of Africa Beetles described in 1801 {{Carabidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epomis Circumscriptus
''Epomis circumscriptus'' is a species of ground beetle native to the Palearctic, the Near East, and North Africa. Distribution It is known from Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Egypt, France, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. Description and ecology Adult beetles are metallic blue with violet luster, with a striking yellow-orange rim on the elytra and mostly yellow-colored legs and antennae. They are in length. The larvae reach a body length of up to 20 millimeters, they are white or yellow colored, with black and orange markings. Like many ground beetle larvae they are elongated with two extensions (Urogomphi) at the rear end. They have characteristic double-hooked mandibles. The larvae feed exclusively on amphibians, which they lure by making prey-like movements. The larvae can often evade the first strike of the amphi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epomis Bocandei
''Epomis'' is a genus of ground beetles (Carabidae). The larvae of this genus are notable for being obligate role-reversal predators. Amphibians such as frogs are normally predators of beetles; however, ''Epomis'' larvae feed exclusively on amphibians. Description ''Epomis'' beetles are often metallic blue- or green-colored, with a striking yellow-orange rim on the elytra and mostly yellow-colored legs and antennae. They are in length.Basilewsky, P. (1955). Révision des epèces africaines du genre Epomis (Carabidae). Transactions of the Royal Entomological Society of London 107: 95-116. They can be distinguished from the closely related genus '' Chlaenius'' by the short (less than three times as long as wide) and triangular labial palps.Trautner Jürgen, & Geigenmüller Katrin (1987). ''Tiger beetles, ground beetles. Illustrated key to the Cicindelidae and Carabidae of Europe.'' TRIOPS Verlag. The larvae reach a body length up to , they are white or yellow colored, with blac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epomis Barkeri
''Epomis'' is a genus of ground beetles (Carabidae). The larvae of this genus are notable for being obligate role-reversal predators. Amphibians such as frogs are normally predators of beetles; however, ''Epomis'' larvae feed exclusively on amphibians. Description ''Epomis'' beetles are often metallic blue- or green-colored, with a striking yellow-orange rim on the elytra and mostly yellow-colored legs and antennae. They are in length.Basilewsky, P. (1955). Révision des epèces africaines du genre Epomis (Carabidae). Transactions of the Royal Entomological Society of London 107: 95-116. They can be distinguished from the closely related genus '' Chlaenius'' by the short (less than three times as long as wide) and triangular labial palps.Trautner Jürgen, & Geigenmüller Katrin (1987). ''Tiger beetles, ground beetles. Illustrated key to the Cicindelidae and Carabidae of Europe.'' TRIOPS Verlag. The larvae reach a body length up to , they are white or yellow colored, with blac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epomis Amarae
''Epomis'' is a genus of ground beetles (Carabidae). The larvae of this genus are notable for being obligate role-reversal predators. Amphibians such as frogs are normally predators of beetles; however, ''Epomis'' larvae feed exclusively on amphibians. Description ''Epomis'' beetles are often metallic blue- or green-colored, with a striking yellow-orange rim on the elytra and mostly yellow-colored legs and antennae. They are in length.Basilewsky, P. (1955). Révision des epèces africaines du genre Epomis (Carabidae). Transactions of the Royal Entomological Society of London 107: 95-116. They can be distinguished from the closely related genus '' Chlaenius'' by the short (less than three times as long as wide) and triangular labial palps.Trautner Jürgen, & Geigenmüller Katrin (1987). ''Tiger beetles, ground beetles. Illustrated key to the Cicindelidae and Carabidae of Europe.'' TRIOPS Verlag. The larvae reach a body length up to , they are white or yellow colored, with blac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epomis Alluaudi
''Epomis'' is a genus of ground beetles (Carabidae). The larvae of this genus are notable for being obligate role-reversal predators. Amphibians such as frogs are normally predators of beetles; however, ''Epomis'' larvae feed exclusively on amphibians. Description ''Epomis'' beetles are often metallic blue- or green-colored, with a striking yellow-orange rim on the elytra and mostly yellow-colored legs and antennae. They are in length.Basilewsky, P. (1955). Révision des epèces africaines du genre Epomis (Carabidae). Transactions of the Royal Entomological Society of London 107: 95-116. They can be distinguished from the closely related genus '' Chlaenius'' by the short (less than three times as long as wide) and triangular labial palps.Trautner Jürgen, & Geigenmüller Katrin (1987). ''Tiger beetles, ground beetles. Illustrated key to the Cicindelidae and Carabidae of Europe.'' TRIOPS Verlag. The larvae reach a body length up to , they are white or yellow colored, with blac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Afrotropical Realm
The Afrotropical realm is one of Earth's eight biogeographic realms. It includes Africa south of the Sahara Desert, the majority of the Arabian Peninsula, the island of Madagascar, southern Iran and extreme southwestern Pakistan, and the islands of the western Indian Ocean. It was formerly known as the Ethiopian Zone or Ethiopian Region. Major ecological regions Most of the Afrotropic, with the exception of Africa's southern tip, has a tropical climate. A broad belt of deserts, including the Atlantic and Sahara deserts of northern Africa and the Arabian Desert of the Arabian Peninsula, separate the Afrotropic from the Palearctic realm, which includes northern Africa and temperate Eurasia. Sahel and Sudan South of the Sahara, two belts of tropical grassland and savanna run east and west across the continent, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Ethiopian Highlands. Immediately south of the Sahara lies the Sahel belt, a transitional zone of semi-arid short grassland and vachellia sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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