Species: Devil's Coach Horse (Ocypus olens)
Family: Rove Beetles (STAPHYLINIDAE)
Category: Insects (Other)
Location: Widespread
A. Insects (Other)
More extensive information on insects can be found in a separate blog post.
B. Rove Beetles (STAPHYLINIDAE)
The rove beetles are one of the largest families of animals on the planet, with over 63000 species, all of which have short elytra (wing cases).
C. Devil's Coach Horse (Ocypus olens)
The flattened head, sharp pincer mouthparts, and tapered abdomen from which a foul-smelling liquid may be squirted, all characterise this beetle. It is a nocturnal predator that spends the day amongst leaf litter or in a cool, damp hideaway.
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Devil's Coach Horse
The flattened head, sharp pincer mouthparts, and tapered abdomen all characterise the Devil's Coach Horse beetle.
