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πŸͺ² Beetles

Variable Rove Beetle

Philonthus varians

About

A small but abundant rove beetle highly variable in elytral coloration, ranging from entirely black to reddish-brown. It is one of Europe's most common staphylinids in agricultural settings.

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Population studies have shown densities of over 100 individuals per square meter in well-managed agricultural fields.