rove beetle (redirected from Crataraea)

rove beetle

n.

Any of numerous beetles of the family Staphylinidae, often found in decaying matter and having slender bodies and short wing covers. Also called staphylinid.

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[Possibly from rove.]

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rove beetle

n

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) any beetle of the family Staphylinidae, characterized by very short elytra and an elongated body: typically they are of carnivorous or scavenging habits

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Noun

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rove beetle - active beetle typically having predatory or scavenging habits beetle - insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings family Staphylinidae, Staphylinidae - rove beetles