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Epomis Pharaonis
''Epomis'' is a genus of ground beetles (Carabidae). The larvae of this genus are notable for being obligate Predator–prey reversal, 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 Elytron, 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 Insect mouthparts, 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 ... [...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] |