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| naam: | Zwerver | | latijns: | creophilus maxillosus | | kenmerken: | Creophilus maxillosus --- Hairy Rove Beetle (Zwerfkever)
The Hairy Rove Beetle is a member of the family Staphylinidae. Rove beetles comprise a large family, having almost 2,900 species in North America. They are easily identified by the very short elytra, which cover only the first few abdominal segments. Most are black or brown, ranging from 1/16-3/4'' (2-20 mm) long. These active beetles fly swiftly or run rapidly over the ground with the tip of the abdomen raised like a scorpion's stinger. Their sharp mandibles are usually crossed over the head but can inflict a painful stab if handled carelessly. Although a few are known to be parasitic, particularly in ants' nests, and some are scavengers, most rove beetles and their larvae prey upon mites, other insects, and small worms. They are usually found on mushrooms, flowers, or under bark. |
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