Loricerinae
Black Krummhorn beetle ( Loricera pilicornis )
The Loricerinae are a subfamily of beetles (Carabidae ). Worldwide there are 10 known species in two genera. In Europe, two species occur.
- 4.1 Notes and references
- 4.2 Literature
Features
Beetle
The Loricera species resemble medium-sized species of the genus of the subfamily Agonum Platyninae. The sensors have a long scape and are on the pedicel and the third to sixth member provided with very long, erect hairs. The elytra bear 12 longitudinal furrows, but not shortened furrow on the elytra seam.
Larvae
The head capsule of the larva is rounded laterally. The antennae are twice as long as the sickle-shaped mandibles. The Galea is directed at right angles to the center of the stipes. It is longer than the Maxillarpalpen and the last link is basally thickened and finely granulated and otherwise stripped long horse -like siege. This distal part is covered by a transparent secretion. The labial palps are slender. Pro-, meso-and metanotum carry split, flat-lying hairs, which the larvae from those of the tiger beetles ( Cicindelinae ) distinguishes that have these hairs on the head and pronotum. The legs are long, the tarsi are elongated.
Way of life
The species of the genus Loricera are more or less water -loving. Through their modified sensor or maxillae both the imagos, and the larvae are characterized by their own prey capture method. They prey on springtails.
Systematics and distribution
The genus comprises nine Loricera Holarctic common species which can be shown on Madeira Elliptosoma genus is monotypic and includes only the type Elliptosoma wollastoni. In the following all subtaxa as well as the European species are listed:
- Tribus Loricerini Elliptosoma Elliptosoma wollastoni ( Javet, 1852)
- Loricera pilicornis (Fabricius, 1775)