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Rove beetle

View Larger Family Staphylinidae. These insects are usually beneficial, as they feed on other insects in the soil. But they can cause problems on golf course greens, where their habit of creating small sand mounds can impact playability. Note the short wings (arrows). This feature is characteristic of rove beetles.

Turf Insects


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