Virtual Exhibit on Canada´s Biodiversity

	Habitat Adults: terrestrial Immatures: terrestrial Feeding Habits Adults: predaceous Immatures: predaceous Size: 1 to 20 mm Flight : strong flier North American Species: 3200	Coleoptera Staphylinidae Rove beetles Front Wings: hardened Hind Wings: membranous Mouthparts: chewing Antenna Length: shorter than body Antenna Shape: clubbed Front Legs: unmodified Hind Legs: unmodified Special Characteristics: Rove beetles are usually black or brown in colour and they can usually be recognized by their slender and elongated shape and the very short elytra.
	Comments: Most species of Staphylinidae are predatory both as larvae and adults, but a few feed on fungus.

	Species: Staphylinus badipes LeConte Common Name: Feeding Habits: The larvae and the adults are predaceous on other insects. Distribution: Quebec Comments: This species lives in leaf litter near water. It varies in size from 13 to 19 mm. The genus Staphylinus includes the largest and most colourful species of the family Staphylinidae.