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larva of Drilus sp. (Drilidae) - Larve eines Schneckenhauskfers

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The larvae, at least in species in the genus Drilus and Selasia, are specialized predators that hunt, bite and eat land snails.Phylum: ArthropodaSubphylum: HexapodaClass: Insecta (insects, Insekten)Subclass: PterygotaOrder: Coleoptera (beetles, Kfer)Suborder: PolyphagaInfraorder ElateriformiaSuperfamily CantharoideaFamily: Drilidae BLANCHARD, 1845Genus: Drilus OLIVER, 1790 (Schneckenhauskfer)[det. Jacobo Martin, 2013, based on this photo]please compare: www.flickr.com/photos/51708886@N03/6015260487/taxonomical info: www.coleo-net.de/coleo/texte/drilidae.htmlife cycle (German): www.gabi-krumm.de/schneckenraeuber.htmmore info: delta-intkey.com/britin/col/www/drilidae.htmSpain, Andalusia: vic. Ronda, 13.04.2012(andalucia0506)

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