Epomis - Wikipedia
Epomis is a subgenus of ground beetle genus Chlaenius. The larvae of this subgenus are notable for being obligate role-reversal predators. [1] Amphibians such as frogs are normally predators of beetles; however, Epomis larvae feed exclusively on amphibians. [2] [3]
Epomis Beetle – Identification, Life Cycle, Facts & Pictures
2022年4月20日 · Epomis beetles belong to the family of ground beetles. Their feeding behavior is unique as these beetles prey on amphibians in an interesting role reversal of predator and prey.
Beetle larva lures and kills frogs, while the adult hunts and …
2011年9月21日 · These Middle Eastern beetles include two species – Epomis circumscriptus and Epomis dejeani – that specialise at killing frogs, salamanders, and other amphibians. Their larvae eat nothing...
Absurd Creature of the Week: This Toad Isn't Eating a Bug. The ... - WIRED
2016年1月29日 · As larvae, beetles of the genus Epomis actually entice frogs and toads and salamanders to attack them, then whip around and sink their huge, hooked jaws into the attackers, slowly draining the...
Beetle larva lures and kills frogs, while the adult hunts and paralyses ...
2011年9月21日 · These Middle Eastern beetles include two species – Epomis circumscriptus and Epomis dejeani – that specialise at killing frogs, salamanders, and other amphibians. Their larvae eat nothing else, and they have an almost 100 percent success rate.
Ribbit, ribbit, croak.
It's this one-track hunger that Epomis beetles are counting on. In the presence of a frog, toad or even salamander, the Epomis larva begins to wiggle its tiny antennae and jaws, deliberately drawing the attention of its would-be predator. The closer …
Chlaenius dejeanii - Wikipedia
Chlaenius dejeanii is a species of ground beetle native to the Palearctic and the Middle East. [1] It is known from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Russia, Syria, Turkey, and Ukraine. [1] [2] [3] This species was formerly in the genus Epomis, and is sometimes referred to as Epomis dejeanii.
Chlaenius circumscriptus - Wikipedia
Chlaenius circumscriptus is a species of ground beetle native to the Palearctic, the Near East, and North Africa. [1] [2] This species was formerly called Epomis circumscriptus, a member of the genus Epomis. [2]
Frog-eater Ground Beetles (Subgenus Epomis) · iNaturalist Canada
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.
Epomis beetles – insect response to amphibian tyranny
2015年12月10日 · Epomis is a genus of ground beetles with a fascinating biology: using unique behavior, their larvae are able to hunt and prey on amphibians.