167a (166a). Elytra cover most of abdomen, not short.................................................…….......….............. 168

167b. Elytra short, exposing much of abdomen; 6-7 visible abdominal sterna; well-developed

hind wings, folded when at rest (Figs.A-F) (general predators & some parasitoids of

Diptera ........................................................................……..................…..... (Coleoptera) Staphylinidae

[also see Staphylinidae Identification]

Please CLICK on pictures to enlarge

A B C D

E F