Even though this rove beetle habits may seem unappealing (it hangs out around dead animals and other decaying material), it's actually a very useful insect. Rove beetles are usually found in soil or rotting plants where they prey on small insects, maggots, and other larvae.
Rove beetles make up a HUGE family called Staphylinidae ("staff-eh-LIN-eh-dee") that includes 26,000 different species: Florida alone has 600 species of rove beetles. Members of this family represent 3 percent of all animals!
Golfers find this little creature annoying because it burrows underground, leaving behind mounds of dirt that can ruin that perfect putt.
Click
Begin Lesson Here above to start the activity. WebImage may take a few seconds to load.
