FUKUOKA, Sep 18 (Information On Japan) –
The endangered Shimagengorou, a fast-swimming beetle recognized to inhabit nonetheless waters akin to ponds and rice paddies, has been captured for the primary time in 20 years in Ukiha Metropolis, Fukuoka Prefecture.
Resulting from 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 one of the stunning species of diving beetle, with golden streaks operating by its physique. It’s actually a surprising creature.”
Regardless of its magnificence and excessive decorative worth, it has change into more and more troublesome to seek out.
On the night of September 8, Ota ventured right into a mountainous space of Ukiha Metropolis seeking aquatic bugs. Whereas investigating a pond, he felt there is likely to be one thing uncommon and determined to solid his internet. To his shock, he captured three Shimagengorou beetles.
The rationale for his or her presence in Ukiha Metropolis is presently below 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
