Physical Characteristicse |
the body is subdivided in abdomen, thorax,
head: on this there is a pair of great developed mandibles. Compuond eyes
are lateral in order to permit a wide vision. The back is brownish green
with bright spots, while the lower part is metallic blue to reflecte the
exaggerated insolation. |
Behaviour |
it moves frequently and very quickly to survive
to the heat of the sand. The larva digs a tunnel in the sand in which it
hides and waits for the prey. |
Notes |
its long legs allow it to keep its body enough
far off the ground, this is way it can resist to the heat of the sand. |
Habitat |
sandy littorals. |
Food habits |
it is carnivorous, it feeds on other insects. |