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This weird insect was crawling on my foot. I’ve never seen it before. Could you tell me what it is?
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What is this? #470504
Asked July 15, 2018, 1:52 AM EDT
This weird insect was crawling on my foot. I’ve never seen it before. Could you tell me what it is?
Yakima County Washington
Expert Response
Hello,
This is a type of Rove Beetle in the family Staphylinidae. Usually species of these beetles are predaceous of other insects and invertebrates. Species of Rove Beetles can be pretty common in gardens and yards. To learn more, visit: http://cru.cahe.wsu.edu/CEPublications/EM067E/EM067E.pdf
This is a type of Rove Beetle in the family Staphylinidae. Usually species of these beetles are predaceous of other insects and invertebrates. Species of Rove Beetles can be pretty common in gardens and yards. To learn more, visit: http://cru.cahe.wsu.edu/CEPublications/EM067E/EM067E.pdf
