Epomis
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thumb|Chlaenius circumscriptus preying upon a tree frog, Hyla savignyi
Epomis is a subgenus of ground beetle genus Chlaenius. The larvae of this subgenus are notable for being obligate role-reversal predators. Amphibians such as frogs are normally predators of beetles; however, Epomis larvae feed exclusively on amphibians.
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