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
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(Coleoptera) Staphylinidae
[also
see Staphylinidae
Identification]
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A B C D
E F