Antennal-specialization

Guides

• Loricera pilicornis

  Hairy-horned Springtail-hunter

  Loricera pilicornis is a ground beetle in the family Carabidae, notable for its highly specialized antennal setal trap used to capture Collembola (springtails). The species possesses modified setae on the proximal antennal segments that form a mechanical trap capable of retaining most springtail prey. It is native to Europe but has been introduced to North America and parts of Asia.

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