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Description
The Staphylinidae are a family of beetles, mainly distinguished by their very short elytra. With over 58,000 species worldwide, it is the second most abundant family of beetles. This is an ancient group, with staphylin fossils dating back over 200 million years. They are ecologically and morphologically very diverse, and are commonly found in terrestrial ecosystems

Description
The Staphylinidae are a family of beetles, mainly distinguished by their very short elytra. With over 58,000 species worldwide, it is the second most abundant family of beetles. This is an ancient group, with staphylin fossils dating back over 200 million years. They are ecologically and morphologically very diverse, and are commonly found in terrestrial ecosystems