rove beetle
US /roʊv ˈbiːtl/
UK /roʊv ˈbiːtl/
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staphylin
a beetle of the family Staphylinidae, typically elongated with short wing cases and a flexible abdomen, often found in decaying matter or under stones
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The gardener found a rove beetle under a log.
Le jardinier a trouvé un staphylin sous une bûche.
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Rove beetles are important predators of pests in agricultural ecosystems.
Les staphylins sont d'importants prédateurs de ravageurs dans les écosystèmes agricoles.