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πŸͺ² Beetles

Four-spotted Rove Beetle

Drusilla canaliculata

About

A small, flattened aleocharine rove beetle with a distinctive channeled pronotum and brownish coloration. It is frequently found in and around ant nests where it scavenges on nest debris.

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Did You Know?

This beetle produces a defensive spray from abdominal glands that deters attacking ants, allowing it to live safely near ant colonies.