Sophiodela ferriei
Coleoptera / Family: Carabidae
- Total length
- approx. 17 mm
- Range
- Amami-Oshima, Kakeroma-jima, and Tokunoshima
In the diorama, it rests on a leaf at night.
In Tokunoshima, its back is primarily blue, with a wide range of variations from black to copper green. In contrast, on Amami-Oshima, copper green and bronze ones are predominant, and blue individuals have not been observed.
Preferring open spaces, it is commonly found along forest roads in summer. It is a carnivore that captures small invertebrates with its powerful mandibles during the day. Its larvae ambush their prey by staying in their underground nests with only their heads above the ground.
Habitat of This Animal:
B:Forest along the mountain ridge - B1:Forest near the settlement
Most of the forests in Tokunoshima Island are secondary forests that were once cleared in the past. Especially near the settlements, there are forests that have become well-lit thanks to recent pruning. Remains of paths, charcoal kilns, and fields form a reminder of the relationship between people and nature. Such forests accessible from settlements are inhabited by many living creatures fond of the well-lit environment.
This B1:Forest near the settlement