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Habitat
Adults: terrestrial
Immatures: terrestrial
Feeding Habits
Adults: predaceous
Immatures: predaceous
Size: 1 to 20 mm
Flight : strong flier
North American Species: 3200
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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.
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