Staphylinidae (family)

Rove beetle at Acton, ACT

Staphylinidae (family) at Acton, ACT - 1 May 2022 10:27 AM
Staphylinidae (family) at Acton, ACT - 1 May 2022 10:27 AM
Staphylinidae (family) at Acton, ACT - 1 May 2022 10:27 AM
Staphylinidae (family) at Acton, ACT - 1 May 2022 10:27 AM
Staphylinidae (family) at Acton, ACT - 1 May 2022 10:27 AM
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Staphylinidae (family) 2 May 2022 Amata
Staphylinidae (family) 2 May 2022 TimL

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The first image shows the Rove beetle feigning death when it was initially disturbed whilst foraging through the leaf litter. Part of its front right leg was missing.

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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