Platystethus alutaceus Thomson 1861 (Family Staphylinidae)

Length: 3-5mm
Egg Larva Pupa Adult
? ? ? (Earliest: 12.4)

Biotopes:
Meadows
Food:
Algae
Possible Parasitoids:
Several Proctotrupidae Larvae
Phoretic (Symbiotic) Hitch-hikers:
Macrocheles glaber

UK Beetles: Platystethus alutaceus


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