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Frog-eater Ground Beetles
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Frog-eater Ground Beetles

Epomis

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.

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7 branches of this group, most-observed first

Chlaenius nigricans

speciesChlaenius nigricans

Chlaenius circumscriptus

speciesChlaenius circumscriptus

Chlaenius simba

speciesChlaenius simba

Chlaenius dejeanii

speciesChlaenius dejeanii

Chlaenius protensus

speciesChlaenius protensus

Chlaenius rhodesianus

speciesChlaenius rhodesianus

Chlaenius amarae

speciesChlaenius amarae

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