Staph beetle

Philonthus cognatus

Classification

Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Staphylinidae

Philonthus cognatus is a rove beetle. Adults are 8 to 10 mm long. They are mainly black in colour, although the elytra have a metallic sheen, and are profusely pitted.

Distribution

Dick Belgers · CC BY

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

Sources and credits

PhotoDick Belgers · CC BY DescriptionPhilonthus cognatus, Wikipedia contributors

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