| Insects of Townsville, Australia - Graeme Cocks |
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Staphylinidae |
Rove Beetles. Predacious beetles preying on other insects. Characterized by shortened elytra such that much of the abdomen is exposed. Capable of flight with a complex folding mechanism to store the wings under the small elytra. Some species can emit a liquid that can cause skin blistering. [1600 Aust. species] |
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