Predation avoidance of larval Osmylus hyalinatus (Neuroptera: Osmylidae) against the froglet Glandirana rugosa

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Shot Date: 2020/11/13

species
Osmylus hyalinatus

Key Words
Amphibian predators
Chemical defense
Osmylidae
Defensive spray
Semiaquatic insects

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Tsukuru Iwanami
2021/02/16 submitted

Animalia >Arthropoda >Insecta >Neuroptera >Osmylidae >Osmylus >

The larvae of Osmylus hyalinatus are semiaquatic insects inhabiting the water's edge of small streams and ponds. This larva sprays a hyaline liquid from an anal opening if disturbed. The froglet Glandirana rugosa eaten this larva regurgitated it immediately.

(Data No.momo210215oh02b)

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