About Dark Rove Beetle
A small, shiny dark brown rove beetle with a characteristic boat-shaped body. It is incredibly numerous in northern European farmland, where it is considered a key beneficial predator.
Did You Know?
Pitfall trap studies have shown this to be one of the three most abundant beetle species in British agricultural landscapes.
Distribution
Where Dark Rove Beetle can be found
Seasonal Activity
Peak activity
Moderate
Low / dormant
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