FUKUOKA, Sep 18 (News On Japan) –
The endangered Shimagengorou, a fast-swimming beetle recognized to inhabit nonetheless waters equivalent to ponds and rice paddies, has been captured for the primary time in 20 years in Ukiha Metropolis, Fukuoka Prefecture.
Because of using pesticides and land growth, the beetle is now on the point of extinction.
Kiyoshi Ota, an advisor to the Underwater Biology Analysis Society at Daiichi Pharmaceutical College Excessive Faculty, commented:
“It is probably the most stunning species of diving beetle, with golden streaks operating by means of its physique. It’s really a shocking creature.”
Regardless of its magnificence and excessive decorative worth, it has develop into more and more tough to seek out.
On the night of September 8, Ota ventured right into a mountainous space of Ukiha Metropolis searching for aquatic bugs. Whereas investigating a pond, he felt there is perhaps one thing uncommon and determined to forged his internet. To his shock, he captured three Shimagengorou beetles.
The explanation for his or her presence in Ukiha Metropolis is presently beneath investigation.
The Shimagengorou beetle, rediscovered after 20 years, will probably be flaunted to the general public together with different species at a faculty pageant in October.
Supply: ANN
