167a (166a).    Elytra cover most of abdomen, not short.................................................…….......….............. 168

 

 

167b.    Elytra short, exposing much of abdomen; 6-7 visible abdominal sterna; well-developed

             hind wings, folded when at rest (Figs.A-F) (general predators & some parasitoids of

               Diptera ........................................................................……..................…..... (Coleoptera)  Staphylinidae

               [also see Staphylinidae Identification]

 

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                             A                                   B                                  C                            D    

 

          

                           E                           F