Rove beetle

Beetle in the family Staphylinidae 5 mm long. Introduced to Québec. Feeds on a bit of everything, plant and animal alike.

There are 15 observations of Rove beetle in Québec, mostly in Montréal, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine and Capitale-Nationale, and it has been reported in 8 of the 17 regions. They peak in July.