Post by trehopr1 on Dec 11, 2017 5:13:51 GMT
The Big-Headed Tiger Beetles of the genus Megacephala are certainly formidable predators
in their world. So far, 122 species have been named. In a sense, they can be thought of as
"super tiger beetles" or "amped-up" versions of typical tiger beetles. They are 2-3 times
larger and more robust with even more heavily built mandibles and larger compound eyes.
As if all this was not enough they still remain as agile and fleet-footed as their smaller
brethren. These mini-beasts can not only make mincemeat out of a close cousin; they can
tackle prey larger than themselves. I have seen it myself !
This particular species was collected in Peru and is called Megacephala klugii.
in their world. So far, 122 species have been named. In a sense, they can be thought of as
"super tiger beetles" or "amped-up" versions of typical tiger beetles. They are 2-3 times
larger and more robust with even more heavily built mandibles and larger compound eyes.
As if all this was not enough they still remain as agile and fleet-footed as their smaller
brethren. These mini-beasts can not only make mincemeat out of a close cousin; they can
tackle prey larger than themselves. I have seen it myself !
This particular species was collected in Peru and is called Megacephala klugii.
