Known more
commonly as Rove Beetles, Siagonium quadricorne
is just one of over 1000 species of Staphylinidae
in the UK. Most are scavengers and can be
found in a variety of sites, but this species is often
found underneath moist bark. Siagonium quadricorne measures
around 5mm long, with the male having well developed
horn-like projections. The jaws are large, giving a
four-horned appearance. This pair were found underneath
the bark of some felled Sycamore logs at Sherwood Forest
NNR in December 2008, where there appears to be no
previous site records. |