...Some species are known to live in ant or termite nests, and some parasitize the outside of large animals such as mammals. The giant rove beetle Creophilus maxillosus (illustration) is the largest of the species found in Japan, with some reaching a body length of over 20 mm. They gather on carrion and feed on maggots and other insects. *Some of the terminology that refers to "Ooba-nekushi" is listed below. Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information |
…特殊な生活をするものとして,アリやシロアリの巣の中にすむもの,哺乳類などの大型動物の体外に寄生するものなどが知られている。オオハネカクシCreophilus maxillosus(イラスト)は体長20mmあまりの個体もあって,日本産の種類の中ではもっとも大きい。腐肉に集まりうじなどを捕食する。… ※「オオハネカクシ」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。 出典|株式会社平凡社世界大百科事典 第2版について | 情報 |
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