Mormolyce Phyllodes

Mormolyce Phyllodes – Indonesia. Coleoptera Carabidae. It is also called violin beetle because the extremely elongated profile of the head and the body remind a violin. However, it has an unusual and bizarre shape for a Carabidae. It feeds on insect's larvae and snails. Its flattened elytra allow it to penetrate between the bracket fungi and tree-barks. Pietro Castellano collection.