Rove beetles

Scientific name:
(Coleoptera: Staphylinidae)

Facts: Rove beetles are a large family in terms of species. Most of them lead rather secret lives and are easily overlooked. They are most commonly found under bark, logs or rocks and at lights at night. Some of them superficially resemble earwigs because of the short elytra. The larvae and adults are generally considered to be predators

Photo credit: J. A. Jackman