Sepedophilus
marshami is just one of the extremely large and difficult Staphylinidae
family,
known more commonly as Rove Beetles, which have most of
their abdominal segments exposed. The largest example of
the group is the Devil's Coach Horse, a familiar and
imposing species. Over 1000 species of Staphylinidae
in the UK, most are scavengers and can be
found in a variety of sites. They generally inhabit leaf
litter and and other decaying matter and are good fliers.
Sepedophilus
marshami is the commonest Sepedophilus encountered in
Nottinghamshire, being widespread across the county and found in a
wide-range of habitats with a preference for woodland. It is most often
found underneath stones and logs etc, or under the bark of fallen logs
and branches. |
